Also called: Technology Project Manager
Leads technology projects, like moving a company to new software, from plan to launch.
You run the weekly status meeting for a new payroll system rollout, chase a vendor that is behind and warn leaders that the launch date is at risk.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in IT or business; PMP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Systems, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Tracks project management specialists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI automates status reports and project plans; managing vendors, risks and launch decisions stays human.
Classes: AP Computer Science Principles, Business elective, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1299.
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