IT Project Manager

What does an IT Project Manager do?

IT project managers provide leadership to plan and coordinate information technology based projects.

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What are the key skills of an IT Project Manager?

IT project managers oversee different aspects of technological projects from design to evaluation. They are responsible for coordinating personnel and activities.

• Ensure that IT projects remain on target throughout their lifecycle
• Set and maintain project budgets
• Evaluate the progress and skills of other personnel
• Utilise problem solving skills to keep projects on-track
• Determine the necessity for and implement consequent projects
• Report to other managers throughout a project

How to become an IT Project Manager

If you want to become an IT Project Manager, you'll typically need to have a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, as well as a certification in project management.

We recommend studying a ICT50220 - Diploma of Information Technology as this qualification can help you start developing the relevant skill set in becoming an IT Project Manager provided that you do further study.