A project specialist works in a variety of industries and fields, providing specific expertise to a company project. For example, you may provide an investment bank with guidance on how to best implement a new trading system. This is a management-level career and your duties include overseeing a project from beginning to completion, assessing the efficiency of the project, and providing troubleshooting for any issues. Important skills include extensive job experience in a particular field, leadership skills, and relevant educational qualifications or training for the industry.