The world is facing massive upheaval: Digitalization, energy crises, geopolitical tensions. What do all organizations need now? People who implement change. Project Managers. 

Today more than ever, project managers are at the center of economic transformations. The latest PMI study “Global Project Management Talent Gap” shows very impressively that the demand for qualified project management professionals is increasing rapidly worldwide and is significantly outstripping supply.

In 2025, the number of trained project managers worldwide is estimated to be around 40 million. The demand will continue to grow. By 2035, up to 65 million project professionals will be needed to support economic growth and change in companies worldwide. According to the study, the gap between supply and demand is almost 30 million professionals.

This development offers an enormous opportunity: project management is establishing itself as one of the most promising careers of all.

📢 Projects change the world. From AI to climate change - no implementation without project professionals.

The study emphasizes that project managers play a key role in translating strategies into concrete results - whether in the digital transformation, climate protection or major projects in construction, IT or healthcare. Demand is growing all over the world - the shortage of skilled workers remains particularly noticeable in Europe.

🥁 A shortage. And an opportunity.

Those who invest in their project management skills today - whether through further training, entry or specialization - will be among the most sought-after professionals of the future in a globally growing job market.

👉 Conclusion: Project management is a key competence for the future. Those who master it actively shape change in business and society. Now is the time to position yourself. The world needs project managers.

👉 The study can be downloaded here: Global Project Management Talent Gap