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Job Description:

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.

Required Skills:

IT Project Managers typically need a bachelor's degree in computer and information technology or a related field, such as engineering technologies. These degrees include courses in computer programming, software development, and mathematics. Management information systems (MIS) programs usually include business classes as well as computer-related ones.

Most jobs for computer and information systems managers require several years of experience in related information technology (IT) jobs. Lower-level management positions may require only a few years of experience.

Responsibilities:

Assess the costs and benefits of new projects and justify funding on projects to top executives.
Plan and direct the work of other IT professionals, including computer systems analysts, software developers, information security analysts, and computer support specialists.
Negotiate with vendors to get the highest level of service for the organization’s technology and determine short- and long-term personnel needs for their respective departments.
Determine the technology or information goals of an organization and then oversee the implementation of technology to meet those goals.