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For someone with extensive experience in IT at 47, transitioning to a new

career can leverage your background while introducing fresh, engaging


opportunities. Here are some viable alternatives, each with growth
potential and alignment with your existing skills:

1. Project Management or Program Management

 Why it Fits: This builds on your leadership and organizational skills,


particularly if you've managed teams or projects.

 Certifications Needed: A Project Management Professional (PMP)


certification can boost credibility.

 Prospects: Project managers are in demand across multiple


industries, including tech, healthcare, and finance.

2. Consulting or Freelance IT Consultant

 Why it Fits: With 13 years as an SAP Test Lead, you likely have a
strong grasp of both tech and strategic perspectives.

 What You Need: Experience and possibly some branding or


networking to build your client base.

 Prospects: As businesses continue to transform digitally,


consultants are essential for strategy, testing, and transformation.

3. Data Analysis or Business Intelligence Specialist

 Why it Fits: Transitioning to data-focused roles could utilize your


analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Certifications: Certifications in data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI,


Tableau, SQL, or Python for data science) may be useful.

 Prospects: Data roles are in high demand across industries,


especially with the rise in data-driven decision-making.

4. Corporate Trainer or Educator in IT Fields

 Why it Fits: Teaching can be fulfilling and allows you to share your
experience with others.

 Certifications: Some teaching credentials could be beneficial, but


industry experience is typically valued.

 Prospects: Both corporate training and academic teaching (adjunct


or part-time roles) are expanding.

5. Entrepreneurship or Starting Your Own Business


 Why it Fits: With expertise in IT and SAP, you could offer niche
services or products, like specialized software or consulting.

 What You Need: Business planning skills, potential funding, and an


understanding of market demand.

 Prospects: While riskier, this option has high autonomy and could
align with your interests, such as in money management.

6. Product Manager or Product Owner in Tech

 Why it Fits: These roles allow you to remain close to technology


but focus more on vision, strategy, and user satisfaction.

 Certifications: Agile certifications or a Certified Scrum Product


Owner (CSPO) could be helpful.

 Prospects: With product-led growth in the tech sector, these roles


are increasingly critical.

7. Transition to Finance or Money Management Roles

 Why it Fits: With your interest in money management, this shift


could align your passions with your professional skills.

 Certifications: Financial Planning (CFP) or Financial Analyst (CFA)


certifications could give you a strong foundation.

 Prospects: Finance offers a wide range of opportunities, from


advisory to consulting roles.

Each of these roles leverages core skills like leadership, analytical abilities,
and industry knowledge. Starting with smaller certifications or freelance
work in the desired area can provide a smooth transition and test the
waters in your chosen field.

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