2131 — IT project managers

What this occupation covers

IT project managers manage, coordinate and technically supervise specific IT projects of a discrete duration and/or budget.

Typical duties

works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of the IT project

plans the stages of the project, reviews actions and amends plans as necessary

coordinates and supervises the activities of the project team

manages third party contributions to the project

monitors progress including project budget, timescale and quality

coordinates and oversees implementation of the project

reports on project to senior management and/or client

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £58,200 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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