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IT project managers develop and install computer hardware and software systems.
You could work: evenings; occasionally
In this role you would:
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
You'll usually need:
You can get into this job through a project manager higher or degree apprenticeship.
You can also do a digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship and move into the role after getting project management experience.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as an assistant project manager if you've got experience of working in IT.
You could train more on the job and take on more management responsibilities.
You could train with a professional body to help with your career development, such as the Association for Project Management or the Project Management Institute.
It will help if you understand agile project management and other similar methods.
You can find out more about working and training in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT and techskills.
With training and experience, you could:become a senior project manager; specialise in an area, such as cyber security or technical architecture; manage a whole department or service; work as a freelance consultant
If you're working in IT, you could take qualifications offered by the Association for Project Management to help your career progress.
You can find out more about working and training in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT and Tech Future Careers.