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Information Technology Project Managers

SOC 15-1299.09Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers IT project management practice from entry-level monitoring and documentation through enterprise portfolio governance, spanning software development, infrastructure deployment, and technology-enabled business transformation environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Project schedules and milestone trackers — monitor and update under direct supervision within an IT project management environment.
  2. Project management software such as Jira or MS Project — navigate and enter task data under guidance on assigned technology initiatives.
  3. Project deliverables documentation — review and format to basic quality standards under senior PM direction.
  4. Meeting agendas and notes — prepare and distribute for IT project status meetings with oversight from a project lead.
  5. Project budget tracking spreadsheets — record expenditures and flag variances to a supervising project manager.
  6. Customer needs assessments — assist in collecting survey data and summarizing responses for review by senior staff.
  7. Project team communications — draft written updates and status reports following established templates in a corporate IT setting.
  8. Project scope documentation — read and interpret under direction to identify task assignments and deliverable requirements.
  9. Issue and risk logs — identify and log potential project problems for escalation to the project manager.
  10. Project personnel coordination — support scheduling and resource tracking activities under close supervision on IT deployment projects.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Project execution plans — manage day-to-day adherence to budget, schedule, and scope with limited oversight on mid-size IT projects.
  2. Project milestones and deliverables — track progress against baselines and produce regular status reports for stakeholders.
  3. Project personnel activities — coordinate task assignments and monitor team workload across concurrent IT workstreams.
  4. Customer requirements — assess current needs through direct interviews and documented surveys, then translate findings into project scope adjustments.
  5. Project plan modifications — draft, review, and submit change requests following established change-control procedures.
  6. IT project meetings — schedule, facilitate, and document outcomes including action items and decision records.
  7. Project risks and issues — identify, analyze, and recommend mitigation strategies using standard risk-management frameworks.
  8. Deliverable quality reviews — conduct structured reviews against acceptance criteria before submission to clients or stakeholders.
  9. Project management software tools — configure project plans, dashboards, and resource allocations for routine IT projects.
  10. Cross-functional team communications — coordinate information flow between developers, infrastructure teams, and business units on active technology deployments.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. End-to-end project execution — autonomously manage budget, schedule, scope, and quality across complex, multi-phase IT initiatives.
  2. Stakeholder escalations and project conflicts — confer with personnel at all levels to diagnose root causes and drive resolution on non-routine issues.
  3. Integrated project performance data — analyze milestone trends, earned value metrics, and risk indicators to inform proactive corrective actions.
  4. High-stakes project deliverables — certify quality and compliance against technical and contractual standards before formal client acceptance.
  5. Future customer needs and strategic priorities — lead discovery engagements combining direct consultation, data analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
  6. Scope, schedule, and cost baselines — evaluate and approve project plan modifications, balancing organizational constraints and customer expectations.
  7. Complex IT project meetings and workshops — design agendas and facilitate decision-making sessions involving technical, executive, and vendor participants.
  8. Project personnel resources — apply judgment to allocate, develop, and realign team members across shifting project demands in a dynamic IT environment.
  9. Systems and technology architecture assessments — analyze fit-for-purpose of proposed solutions against organizational requirements using systems-analysis techniques.
  10. Vendor and contract negotiations — lead scope, timeline, and cost discussions with external technology suppliers to protect project outcomes.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. IT project management methodology and governance frameworks — define, implement, and continuously improve standards across the enterprise project portfolio.
  2. Organizational project execution capability — set strategic direction for program and project management functions, aligning delivery capacity to business objectives.
  3. Senior project managers and practitioners — mentor, coach, and evaluate performance to build a high-performing PM discipline across the organization.
  4. Enterprise-level budget and resource investment decisions — exercise executive judgment to approve or reject major IT project portfolios and capital allocations.
  5. C-suite and board-level stakeholders — communicate portfolio health, risk exposure, and strategic value through executive reporting and advisory presentations.
  6. Cross-enterprise customer and partner relationships — lead long-term needs assessments and co-develop roadmaps that align technology investment to customer outcomes.
  7. Organization-wide change management initiatives — sponsor and champion adoption of new technologies and delivery models across business units.
  8. Enterprise risk and compliance posture — establish governance policies and escalation frameworks that protect the organization's IT project investments.
  9. Technology and delivery ecosystem — evaluate emerging platforms, tools, and methodologies and determine their strategic adoption for competitive advantage.
  10. Industry and professional community leadership — represent the organization in professional forums, contribute to standards bodies, and advance IT project management practice externally.

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O*NET skills
Critical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSystems EvaluationSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningService OrientationPersuasionInstructingManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Material ResourcesLearning Strategies
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Written ExpressionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityLeadership OrientationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCooperationAchievement Orientation
Technology
Project management softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb platform development software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  2. Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  3. Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  4. Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  5. Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
  6. Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
  7. Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
  8. Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
CIP education codes
11.010111.030111.040111.070111.100526.110326.110430.080130.160130.300130.310140.051243.040351.2706

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