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The entry-level project management job isn’t what it used to be. With AI automating many of the classic coordinator tasks, the ground floor seems to have disappeared—leaving aspiring PMs wondering how to even get started. In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Benjamin Chan, Founder of CLYMB Consulting, to unpack what this shift really means for junior PMs, hiring managers, and the next generation of project leaders.

Together, they explore how AI is reshaping the role of the project coordinator, what skills and traits are most valuable in today’s job market, and how organizations can reimagine career paths to make sure talent isn’t left behind. Whether you’re breaking in, hiring, or mentoring, this conversation is full of real-world perspective and actionable ideas for navigating the new career landscape.

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Chapters

1. Entry-level PM challenges in the AI era (00:00:00)

2. Skills and traits for future project managers (00:09:24)

3. Redefining the project coordinator role (00:17:38)

4. Coaching: The missing link in PM development (00:27:39)

5. Networking and creating your own opportunities (00:38:31)

6. Digital project management's multi-layered AI challenge (00:43:15)

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