Should an IT Project Manager have a PMP Certification?

Yes, specifically, the PMI issued PMP certification and it should be kept up-to-date. As we've seen more companies mature their Project Management Office a lot of companies have also invested the time and resources to standardize their processes. Though this varies across companies, we have seen a greater ask for a PMP certified project manager. Many companies are starting to see this certification as a foundation for all project managers in their organization,