The Digital Project Manager How To Build A Career As A Fractional PM
May 20, 2025
Michael Gold, a fractional project management expert and founder of The Fractional Hub, discusses the rise of fractional roles, offering professionals the freedom to escape traditional work structures. He highlights how these positions provide strategic oversight without full-time commitments, adapting to evolving workplace dynamics. Gold also explores how COVID-19 and AI are reshaping work culture, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and community. Listeners gain valuable insights on time management and personal branding to thrive in a fractional career.
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Understanding Fractional PM Roles
- Fractional project management blends strategic leadership with flexible, part-time engagements across multiple clients.
- This approach suits organizations needing expert guidance without full-time investment and allows PMs varied work schedules.
Strategic Setup with Fractional PMs
- Organizations can afford strategic fractional PMs to setup project structures before expanding with freelancers.
- Fractional PMs provide vital leadership without needing full-time commitment, fitting fluctuating project volumes.
The Future Is Fractional Work
- The workforce is shifting drastically towards freelance and fractional roles, predicted to be majority by 2027.
- Full-time jobs now resemble extended freelance contracts, pushing portfolio careers as the new norm.