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Information Technology Project Managers

SOC 15-1199.09

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.1

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Time Management

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Writing

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Administration and Management

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

English Language

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Mathematics

3.3

Personnel and Human Resources

3.3

Communications and Media

3.0

Engineering and Technology

2.9

Key Tasks

1Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.

2Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.

3Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.

4Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.

5Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects.

Also Known As

Computer Project Manager Consultant Customer Program Manager Database Administration Project Manager Database Development Project Manager Director of Application Development Director of Technology E-Business Project Manager Health Informatics Specialist Information Support Project Manager