Information technology manager

Information technology project manager

Information technology project managers oversee an organisation's information technology (IT) projects. They manage technical staff, plan projects and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

Also known as

IT project manager, scrum master, technical project lead, senior manager IT projects, senior information technology project manager, information technology (IT) manager

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be organised, communicate well and make decisions

Typical tasks

  • Oversee information technology projects
  • Write project plans
  • Prepare project budgets
  • Manage staff
  • Coordinate different teams
  • Prepare project reports
  • Research customer needs
  • Troubleshoot information technology issues
  • Write training documents

Salary information

$73K-$242K
LowerMost commonUpper
$73K$101K-$179K$242K

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