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IT project manager
IT project lead, IT programme manager, IT consultant
IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver IT products and services on time and on budget.
Average salary (a year)
£35000
Starter
£60000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings
occasionally
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role; training with a professional body
University
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in
computing, information systems, project management, computer science, business management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
  • a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
Apprenticeship
You could do an apprenticeship, for example
Associate Project Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, Digital Product Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, Project Manager Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
These apprenticeships can take between 2 and 4 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
higher and degree apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
Work
You may be able to start with an organisation as an assistant project manager if you've got experience of working in IT.
You could then do further training on the job and take on more management responsibilities.
Other Routes
You could train with a professional body, like the Association for Project Management or the Project Management Institute, to help with your career development.
More Information
Career Tips
It might help when looking for work if you have an understanding of agile project management methods.
Further Information
You can find out more about computing careers and training through The Chartered Institute for IT and techskills.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Leadership skills
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Business management skills
    Persistence and determination
    The ability to organise your time and workload
    To be flexible and open to change
    The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
Digital Skills Level
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
As an IT project manager, you could
assess project tasks and risks, and allocate work to team members, use project management software to plan and monitor work, manage a budget, timescales and resources, report on progress, check quality and deal with changes or delays, lead and motivate the project team
Working environment
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With training and experience, you could
become a digital delivery manager or senior project manager, specialise in an area such as cyber security or technical architecture, become a programme leader, with responsibility for a whole department or service, work as a freelance consultant
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