18 Flexible Jobs With the Most Potential for Growth in 2017

A job is a job is a job – only, it isn’t. Looking for work usually involves searching for something that carries with it the potential for long-term gains and growth within your role, not to mention the desire for something with enough flexibility to be realistic to your changing goals and needs. A recent article by FlexJobs.com took a look at employer workforce surveys for 2017 in conjunction with reports for the 2017 jobs that rank highest for growth potential and compiled a list of the top 18 jobs giving you the best of growth and flexibility.

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Operations Manager

Overseeing production of goods and services, the role of Operations Manager is a senior title that carries with it the responsibility of ensuring efficient and timely operations while being the go-to for general management, research and planning.

Average annual salary: $65,701

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Business Process Analyst

A BPA, for short, is someone who is hired to examine the systems and operations of a business with the goal of establishing what their current levels of efficiency and effectiveness are, while planning a course of action as to how to improve on that in future, whether by change in processes or automation of systems, amongst other strategies.

Average annual salary: $62,500

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Product Development Specialist

A combination of research and creative strategy, a Product Development Specialist knows the ins and outs of their product and the demographic to which they are marketing them. They understand the current and future trends, and are able to strategize new and effective ways to capture new consumers and retain current ones.

Average annual salary: $65,000

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Financial Analyst

A financial analyst is all about the numbers and centers on the collection and creation of financial records and monitors, providing reference and support to an organization in their decision-making.

Average annual salary: just over $57,548

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Office Manager

An Office Manager’s responsibilities typically include organization of the office, overseeing staff under management, payroll and general clerical duties as specific to the company's needs.

Average annual salary: $44,785

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist specializes in statistical analysis and the creation of data-based programs and tools for companies to use in the collection and monitoring of their data.

Average annual salary: $105,000

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Front-End Developer

For the tech-savvy, a front-end developer works to implement the visual elements that web-users see when operating web-based applications. The ying to their yang, there are also back-end web developers who manage the logistics end of what those on the front-end do.

Average annual salary: $55,392

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Product Manager

Knowing your product inside and out is a good place to start, but a Product Manager does so much more than that. Responsible for everything from new development to marketing strategies and pricing, this is a role for someone who enjoys having a hand in multiple facets of how their product is developed, managed, marketed and sold.

Average annual salary: $94,192

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Mobile Software Engineer

A Mobile Software Engineer is all about the development of products and software for mobile devices and platforms. This ranges from a very general role to one that might specifically deal with Android or iOS platforms, as an example.

Average annual salary: $57,380

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Information Security Consultant

Protection against hackers, viruses and any number of potential threats to the online security of an organization is the primary objective of an Information Security Manager. They are the first line of defense when it comes to putting the right measures in place to prevent and manage any breaches in online security.

Average annual salary: $65,858 (and much higher if certified)

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Medical Director

Much like a managerial position, the Medical Director is a senior role in the field of medical administration and is responsible for a number of duties which relate to things like quality assurance and procedural development.

Average annual salary: $270,605

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ICU Nurse

A specialty field within nursing, the role of an ICU nurse involves working with patients who qualify for critical care and are often suffering from life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

Average annual salary: $65,000

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Physical Therapist

A Physical Therapist works with patients who are looking to treat physical injuries and regain motion and functionality of those joints that are causing them pain or limited mobility - while at the same time working toward uncovering the root cause and preventing future risk of re-injury.

Average annual salary: $65,000 - $75,000

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Account Executive

In the Advertising industry, the Account Executive acts as the middleman between the advertising company and their client, working to meet the goals of the client while representing the company brand.

Average annual salary: $49,544

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Account Manager

Working on behalf of an organization or company, the role of an Account Manager is to encourage longevity of relationships with their assigned clients and manage those particular sales.

Average annual salary: $50,652

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Business Development Manager

Development of sales and encouraging new business is the name of the game here, as the Business Development Manager works to stay ahead of the curve and appeal to new clients while maintaining solid relationships with existing ones.

Average annual salary: $65,956

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Client Services Coordinator

Similar to those in the realm of Business Development, a Client Services Coordinator’s primary objective is the acquisition of new clientele and retention of existing ones. The CSC will typically do this via the collection, organization and input of client data and prospective client data into company systems.

Average annual salary: $40,524

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Electrician

The installation, wiring and trouble-shooting of electrical elements are all in a day’s work for an Electrician, who must be able to transition from reading blueprints to dealing with things like circuit breakers and transformers with ease in order to identify and resolve the issue at hand.

Average annual salary: $58,500