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As a CM PM (yes, different industry then IT), but I have to agree with Paul Henry RE: "a PM job is a thankless role". BTDT & doing it. However, if you know what you've accomplished has/is/will contribute to the successful project (on time, at budget etc) and you aren't the type of person that solely survives off of the praise of others (most here aren't) then you will do well in your career change.
PM is tough, at least tougher then most people who aren't a PM recognize. Met a lot of great IT PMs at my UCLA PMP classes.
What about OaaS? (Outsourcing IT operations)
Know several senior operations IT guys who have been snatched up by new companies (disclosure: wifey works for one of the top firms as RSM) offering OaaS.
OaaS, which has been getting traction here in SiliconBeach seems to be more efficient and considerably less expensive then staffing (salary/benefits/HR etc) an IT dept.
Maybe a move to one of these OaaS firms would be worth looking into?
Just a thought.
Good Luck
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