Moving to a project manager role from a developer means switching tracks from a technical to a managerial role. Industry experts say that developers are positioned advantageously over non-developers when transitioning to a project manager's role. Developers have a better understanding of system requirements, which helps them easily relate to business requirements and map them to technicalities for easier implementation. They make better project managers who can set realistically achievable goals and timelines. Also, since developers have problem-solving skills, they can put them to good use while tackling newer or different types of problems as a project manager.