IT Project Manager Job Descriptions |
| The IT project managers oversee the development of systems to meet the specific needs of business clients, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. As IT project manager, you can work for a company specializing in IT, or any organization which relies heavily on IT systems. Employers can include typical IT companies and telecoms, banks, local authorities and public sector organizations. Projects can vary greatly in size and type. Examples include managing the installation of a new patient record in a hospital, or improvement of the telephone network in a call center. As IT project manager duties may include: · Find what customers want from their IT systems · Planning stages of the project and assess the business implications for each · To set and coordinate the work of the project team, for example, analysts and developers · Monitor progress and ensure cost, schedule and quality standards meet agreed targets · Plans to change to cope with unforeseen circumstances · Keep senior management and clients up to date with developments · Signing of and evaluation of completed tasks. Key Skills · excellent organisational and leadership skills · excellent problem-solving skills · the ability to understand complex information and assess requirements · a methodical and structured approach to projects · excellent communication skills, both spoken and written · excellent IT skills · a flexible approach to work · a good understanding of business demands · the ability to work effectively with other professionals · the ability to work within budget limits · Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. |