A model for advancement for program and project managers. Project Managers as Senior Executives maps out a model for advancement for program and project managers and contributes new thinking on the emerging leadership of project managers as senior executives. The research is published in two volumes. Volume I—Research Results, Advancement Model, and Action Proposals presents the results and proposals from the study and Volume 2—How the Research Was Conducted: Methodology, Detailed Findings, and Analyses contains the research-oriented materials from the study. This book is for project managers, program managers, senior executives, and HR professionals who want to understand the strategic value of project management and how to develop executive skills. It addresses the lack of career advancement opportunities for project managers and the difficulty in transitioning to senior executive roles.