IPMA® Level B: Certified Senior Manager

An individual certified at Level B has provided clear and convincing evidence of competent performance managing complex projects, programs, or portfolios.

Experience Requirements

Experience must have been acquired within the last 8 years. If your career was interrupted (e.g., for military service or parental leave), that period can be extended to 12 years. The minimum experience requirements for Level B are:

Certified Senior Project Manager:
  • 5 years (7,500 hours on-the-job) as a project manager of which at least 3 years (4,500 hours on-the-job) were in a leadership role for a complex project
Certified Senior Program Manager:
  • 5 years (7,500 hours on-the-job) as a program manager of which at least 3 years (4,500 hours on-the-job) were in a leadership role for a complex program
Certified Senior Portfolio Manager:
  • 5 years (7,500 hours on-the-job) as a portfolio manager of which at least 3 years (4,500 hours on-the-job) were in a leadership role for a complex portfolio