It Project Manager Qualifications. Jennifer described an IT project manager as one who oversees the process of planning, executing and delegating responsibilities around an organization's IT pursuits and goals, often with the help of IT portfolio management software. IT project managers may also be referred to as computer and information systems managers and must possess a bachelor's degree and considerable amounts of experience and on-the-job training.
Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. An IT Project Manager's job is to plan, organize, execute and manage technical projects to ensure they run smoothly. You may be able to move into project management if you're already working as an IT professional and have taken on some responsibility for project development or project support.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent preferred.
Consider completing an undergraduate degree such as the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Science.
As an IT Project Manager you will lead a cross functional team to ensure all project requirements are on schedule and on track. These professionals must be aware of client needs, company goals and employee coordination to bring a project to completion. The requirements for experience are generally based upon the Program & Project Manager's Qualifications.