CAREER PROFILE

Project Manager

Salary Range (US$)

$85,000–$120,000
Client-side DAM Project Managers are internal champions who ensure DAM implementations succeed within their organization. They coordinate vendors, IT, and business stakeholders, aligning the project with company goals and adoption targets.

Core Responsibilities

Manage DAM adoption internally, track requirements, handle budget approvals, oversee change enablement, coordinate with vendor PMs.
$100,000
Average salary
1,500
US postings 2024
40%
Failure rate reduced
55% by 2028
AI PM tools adoption
9–12 months
Typical duration
15–20
Team size managed

Impact of AI

AI helps forecast risks, automate reports, and analyze adoption patterns. PMs use these insights to drive change and maintain alignment.

Skills to Learn

Stakeholder management, DAM lifecycle, Agile delivery, risk management, vendor oversight.

Personality Fit

Diplomatic, structured, resilient, thrives under pressure.

Ways to Shine

Prove ROI internally, balance multiple stakeholder priorities, integrate DAM into broader transformation programs.

Career Path

Project Manager → Program Manager → Director of Transformation

Growth Potential

Strong—demand for internal PMs rises as enterprises expand DAM footprints.

Industries

Retail, pharma, finance, government, creative agencies.

Further Reading

PMI certifications, Agile/Scrum training, TdR DAM Implementation Playbooks.

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