IT Project Manager
Plan, execute and track IT projects from conception to completion.
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- What's it like to be an IT Project Manager?
- How to become an IT Project Manager
- Latest IT Project Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for IT Project Managers
- IT Project Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an IT Project Manager?
The role of an IT Project Manager is to facilitate the successful completion of IT projects. These projects could be a customer-facing app or an internal system that forms part of a company's IT infrastructure. They plan the budget and create a project framework to help accomplish objectives within a given time frame. This means that they must have the ability to communicate project goals, organise people and resources, and track time and expenses to ensure the project runs efficiently.
Tasks and duties
- Planning, initiating and tracking the progress of IT projects.
- Communicating project objectives and progress with stakeholders and project team members.
- Monitoring and controlling the project budget.
- Performing cost-benefit analyses.
- Providing performance reports on the project and optimising workflow.
How to become an IT Project Manager
The requirements for IT Project Managers can vary between industries. However, they are usually expected to have several years of experience and a relevant qualification.
- Complete an IT-related bachelor degree.
- Some employers prefer candidates with relevant certifications in IT project management methodologies such as Agile. Obtaining certifications in relevant IT-related frameworks such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) can also give you an edge in growing your career.
- Gain industry experience to advance your career. Experience in using technology to automate or solve business problems will help you progress towards senior leadership positions such as Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. IT Project Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Pmp Certificate
Information Technology Projects
Project Planning
Project Risk
Project Scope
Project Management
Project Management Software
Project Documentation
Change Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Scrum Methodology
Project Delivery
Punctual
Information Technology
Microsoft Project
Project Execution
Mitigation
Issue Management
Computer Science
Communication Skills
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Latest IT Project Manager reviews
Nov 2022
'm responsible for managing projects to make sure the proposed plan adheres to the timeline, budget and scope.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Computer Science
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsGreat responsibility leading 20 coworker under me. Great company and perks. Work life balance !
The challengesDelivering projects on time for the clients
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Nov 2022
IT Project Manager for banking software
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Electrical
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsable to meet different clients, manage different developers , able to travel to client premises
The challengestravelling, difficult and demanding clients, late night deployment
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