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Project Manager

Business · Project Management Market estimate

Plan and deliver projects on time and on budget, from construction developments and IT systems to government and donor-funded programmes. Project managers coordinate teams, schedules, risks and stakeholders.

Salary Breakdown

$2,200,000 JMD – $3,500,000 JMD
0 - 3 years

Project coordinator or assistant project manager supporting schedules and reporting. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($2,850,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$202,480 JMD
Est. Net / Year$2,429,763 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$2,850,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$85,500 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$57,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$62,201 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$215,535 JMD
Net (annual)
$2,429,763 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Complete CSEC & CAPE

    English A, Mathematics and Principles of Business are useful foundations.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Earn a Degree

    Study in your chosen field - engineering, IT, construction, business or social sciences.

    3 - 4 years
  3. 3

    Work as Project Coordinator

    Support project teams with scheduling, documentation and budgets.

    2 - 3 years
  4. 4

    Get Certified

    Earn the CAPM, then the PMP from the Project Management Institute (PMI Jamaica Chapter supports members).

    6 months - 1 year
  5. 5

    Lead Larger Programmes

    Manage multiple projects, major budgets and a project team.

    4+ years
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Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Project management certification (CAPM/PMP)
  • MSc in Project Management (advantage)

Common Local Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • PRINCE2
  • Agile / Scrum certifications

Where to Train

International University of the Caribbean

Kingston & St. Andrew · Private University
Registered 5 accredited programmes

Offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Specialization in Programme and Project Management

Vector Technology Institute

Kingston & St. Andrew · Private Institute
Registered 3 accredited programmes

Offers Bachelor of Science in Technology Management

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 17 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Project Manager

Northern Caribbean University

Manchester · Private University
Accredited 13 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Project Manager

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
  • University of the West Indies, Mona
  • Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
  • PMI Jamaica Chapter