IT Project and Programme Managers

£62,050

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

37 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.39%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: IT project and programme managers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2134

Jobholders in this unit group manage, coordinate and technically supervise specific IT projects and programmes of a discrete duration and/or budget.

Common tasks include:

works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of the IT project or programme;
plans the stages of the project or programme, reviews actions and amends plans as necessary;
coordinates and supervises the activities of the project/programme team;
manages third party contributions to the programme or project;
monitors progress including project/programme budget, timescale and quality;
coordinates and oversees implementation of the project or programme;
reports on project or programme to senior management and/or client.

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: IT project and programme managers

Leader, project (software design) Leader, project, software Officer, projects, computer Manager, project, development, software Manager, programme Manager, change (telecommunications) Manager, project, IT Manager, change Manager, project Manager, project (telecommunications) Planner, IP Manager, implementation Manager, delivery, project Manager, change, IT Manager, projects, IT Manager, programme (telecommunications)

Equality focus: IT project and programme managers

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