Occupation information for Information Technology Project Managers Illinois

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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.

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Currently Employed: 8,720

Projected Annual Job Openings: 600

Typical Hourly Wage: $37.90 - $67.64

Typical Annual Salary: $78,830 - $140,690

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  • Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
  • Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
  • Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies.
  • Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Computer servers
  • Desktop computers
  • High capacity removable media drives
  • Laser printers
  • Mobile phones

Technology:
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Development environment software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Project management software
  • Web platform development software
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