I manage the programs and initiatives that we're building, whatever it may be. I'm responsible for developing and deploying emerging technologies (custom, third-party and hybrid software and hardware solutions) for productions in order to achieve the creation of Netflix’s “Studio in the Cloud" and truly modernizing production operations.
CAREER
Information Technology Project Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$92,870
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.7% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Information Technology Project Managers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Information Technology Project Managers May Have
Cloud Product Director, Cybersecurity Project Manager, Data Center Product Director, IT Manager (Information Technology Manager), IT Program Manager (Information Technology Program Manager), IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager), Information Systems Project Manager (IS Project Manager), Scrum Master, Transition Program Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
My team collaborates a lot so it's not a typical IT role. My role as an IT solutions delivery manager entails me leading my team in creating global websites for Fossil.com. I work with our project team to make sure that they are getting tasks done and meeting goals. I also oversee the move of our development projects into production and ensuring that they meet the needs of our customers when purchasing goods online.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Information Technology Project Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (43%)
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Information Technology
Certification / License
Project Management
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Educational Leadership and Administration, Ge...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Be competitive about mental exercises; if you see someone doing something that interests you and might be something you would like to be able to do, learn how to do it. Find a creative outlet, either at work or not, that will fulfill you and give you a sense of accomplishment.
Get certifications that would be helpful to you like Project Management Certification (PMP). Have a broad base of IT software knowledge. Always seek to improve your analytical skills.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Math, Science and Technology passion. If you love doing math problems - that is what information technology is all about.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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