Information Technology Project Managers
Information technology project managers oversee the planning, launch, and execution of IT initiatives within organizations. They coordinate between business leaders and technical teams, define project stages, and track progress against deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Most work in corporate offices, technology firms, or as consultants across various industries.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves attending planning meetings with stakeholders to clarify project requirements, reviewing status reports from technical staff, and identifying scheduling or resource conflicts. Project managers may adjust timelines, monitor spending against budgets, conduct risk assessments, and communicate progress updates to executives. Time is split between documentation, team coordination, and problem-solving when obstacles arise.
Who this work suits
Holland code ECI. Enterprising work is leading, persuading and making decisions. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You tend to be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with both business strategy and technical concepts. You prefer structured environments with clear processes, enjoy coordinating multiple moving parts, and are motivated by taking on leadership responsibility and driving measurable results.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most people in this occupation hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Who is hiring
Openings right now
- IT Project Manager (NETWORK/INFOSEC) · Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia · $121785–$158322
- Information Technology Product Manager · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Multiple Locations · $133007–$187093
- Senior IT Project Manager · HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC. · United States · Remote
- Supervisory Information Technology Project Manager · Agriculture, Rural Development · Multiple Locations · $150359–$197200
- Information Technology Project Manager (Data Management) · U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command · Fort Belvoir, Virginia · $177286–$197200
- IT PROJECT MANAGER (CUSTOMER SUPPORT) · U.S. Pacific Fleet · Bremerton, Washington · $100602–$130786
- IT PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS) · Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Fort Belvoir, Virginia · $102415–$158322
- SUPERVISORY IT PROJECT MANAGER · Naval Supply Systems Command · Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · $108592–$141171
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Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $123,360 | $156,590 | $180,480 | 17,200 |
| Maryland | $114,920 | $144,680 | $165,730 | 19,060 |
| Colorado | $100,150 | $139,580 | $160,520 | 11,800 |
| Virginia | $108,160 | $139,030 | $165,320 | 17,000 |
| Delaware | $103,620 | $137,470 | $170,170 | 860 |
| California | $87,350 | $134,440 | $179,730 | 80,150 |
| Washington | $84,540 | $128,940 | $168,030 | 14,360 |
| Connecticut | $88,980 | $127,720 | $150,440 | 3,100 |
| New Mexico | $92,560 | $127,090 | $167,970 | 1,650 |
| Hawaii | $99,630 | $120,100 | $135,680 | 2,080 |
| New York | $83,790 | $116,990 | $162,510 | 11,460 |
| South Carolina | $80,120 | $112,260 | $136,990 | 4,300 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Information Technology Security (ITS) — ETA International
- Cloud Technology Associate Certification (CTA) — Cloud Credential Council
- CompTIA Project+ — Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- Project Manager Ebusiness (PME) — American Academy of Project Management
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) — GIS Certification Institute
- Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) — International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
Training
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