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Project Manager - Technology

Project Manager - Technology Job Description

Project managers play critical roles on technology teams, providing the requisite leadership and planning for program and portfolio management, aligning skills and resources, as well as monitoring, managing, and controlling company projects. Independent judgment is required to oversee system development and implementation according to the company’s methodology and standards. Project managers coordinate and oversee the activities of the project team, identifying, prioritizing, authorizing, managing, and controlling projects and programs to achieve strategic business objectives. Employers look for a bachelor’s degree in an IT- or business-related field, a background in application development, and five or more years of experience managing complex projects.

Typical project manager duties:

Managing large, long-range or multiple complex IT application development projects. Setting project scope, priorities, deadlines and deliverables schedules. Facilitating discussions and consensus among various project stakeholders, such as analysts, applications programmers and clients. Managing and monitoring project budgets and expenditures.

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Salary for Project Manager - Technology
101750 - 152500
25th percentile
101750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
131500
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
152500
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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