# IT Project Manager

*/JobTypes/IT_Project_Manager*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Computer Occupations](/Occupations/Computer_Occupations) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Cloud Engineer](/JobTypes/Cloud_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Data Engineer](/JobTypes/Data_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Data Scientist](/JobTypes/Data_Scientist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Database Administrator](/JobTypes/Database_Administrator) — siblings · JobTypes
- [DevOps Engineer](/JobTypes/DevOps_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [IT Support Specialist](/JobTypes/IT_Support_Specialist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Network Engineer](/JobTypes/Network_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Site Reliability Engineer](/JobTypes/Site_Reliability_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Software Engineer](/JobTypes/Software_Engineer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Solutions Architect](/JobTypes/Solutions_Architect) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Systems Administrator](/JobTypes/Systems_Administrator) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Web Developer](/JobTypes/Web_Developer) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (signature role)

- [IT Project Management Firm](/CompanyTypes/IT_Project_Management_Firm) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification o...](/Tasks/Analyze_information_to_determine,_recommend,_and_plan_installation_of_a_new_system_or_modification_o...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Identify information technology project resource requirements.](/Activities/Identify_information_technology_project_resource_requirements.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.](/Tasks/Define_and_analyze_objectives,_scope,_issues,_or_organizational_impact_of_information_systems.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.](/Tasks/Prepare_cost-benefit_and_return-on-investment_analyses_to_aid_in_decisions_on_system_implementation.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Develop and plan IT investment projects](/Processes/Develop_and_plan_IT_investment_projects) — delivered by · Processes
- [Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as pr...](/Tasks/Develop_or_update_project_plans_for_information_technology_projects_including_information_such_as_pr...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assist in the assessment, acquisition, or deployment of new electronic document management systems.](/Tasks/Assist_in_the_assessment,_acquisition,_or_deployment_of_new_electronic_document_management_systems.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Develop guidelines for system implementation.](/Activities/Develop_guidelines_for_system_implementation.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Manage IT requirements](/Processes/Manage_IT_requirements) — delivered by · Processes
- [Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.](/Tasks/Coordinate_implementation_of_computer_system_plan_with_establishment_personnel_and_outside_vendors.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Manage information technology projects or system activities.](/Activities/Manage_information_technology_projects_or_system_activities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Analyze IT customer requirements](/Processes/Analyze_IT_customer_requirements) — delivered by · Processes
- [Identify and implement enterprise risk management tools](/Processes/Identify_and_implement_enterprise_risk_management_tools) — delivered by · Processes
- [Execute internal IT implementation plan](/Processes/Execute_internal_IT_implementation_plan) — delivered by · Processes

### AI agents replacing this role

- [Progress Logging Agent](/Agents/Progress_Logging_Agent) — replaces · Agents

### Who staffs this

- [IT Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/IT_Services_Provider) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Run Status Reporting and Steering Reviews](/Tasks/Run_Status_Reporting_and_Steering_Reviews) — perform · Tasks
- [Lead Go Live Cutover](/Tasks/Lead_Go_Live_Cutover) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage change requests against the agreed scope](/Tasks/Manage_change_requests_against_the_agreed_scope) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage Project Budget and Cost Forecasts](/Tasks/Manage_Project_Budget_and_Cost_Forecasts) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain Risk Issue and Decision Logs](/Tasks/Maintain_Risk_Issue_and_Decision_Logs) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate Vendor and Internal Team Deliverables](/Tasks/Coordinate_Vendor_and_Internal_Team_Deliverables) — perform · Tasks
- [Develop and Maintain Project Plans and Schedules](/Tasks/Develop_and_Maintain_Project_Plans_and_Schedules) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams](/Tasks/Coordinate_Cross-Functional_Teams) — perform · Tasks
- [Control Project Change Orders and Scope](/Tasks/Control_Project_Change_Orders_and_Scope) — perform · Tasks
- [Run Project Closeout and Lessons Learned](/Tasks/Run_Project_Closeout_and_Lessons_Learned) — perform · Tasks
- [Track Budget and Schedule Against Baseline](/Tasks/Track_Budget_and_Schedule_Against_Baseline) — perform · Tasks
- [Build the Project Plan and Schedule](/Tasks/Build_the_Project_Plan_and_Schedule) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage Project Risks and Dependencies](/Tasks/Manage_Project_Risks_and_Dependencies) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Project Status to Sponsors](/Tasks/Report_Project_Status_to_Sponsors) — perform · Tasks
- [Build and maintain the project plan, schedule, and budget](/Tasks/Build_and_maintain_the_project_plan,_schedule,_and_budget) — perform · Tasks
- [Close the project and capture lessons learned](/Tasks/Close_the_project_and_capture_lessons_learned) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate cross-functional project resources and tasks](/Tasks/Coordinate_cross-functional_project_resources_and_tasks) — perform · Tasks
- [Define scope, deliverables, and milestones with stakeholders](/Tasks/Define_scope,_deliverables,_and_milestones_with_stakeholders) — perform · Tasks
- [Facilitate project meetings and stakeholder communications](/Tasks/Facilitate_project_meetings_and_stakeholder_communications) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies](/Tasks/Manage_project_risks,_issues,_and_dependencies) — perform · Tasks
- [Track progress and report status against baseline](/Tasks/Track_progress_and_report_status_against_baseline) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [IT Infrastructure Concepts](/Knowledge/IT_Infrastructure_Concepts) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Project Management Methodologies](/Knowledge/Project_Management_Methodologies) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Software Delivery Lifecycle](/Knowledge/Software_Delivery_Lifecycle) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Change Management Processes](/Knowledge/Change_Management_Processes) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Contract and Statement of Work Terms](/Knowledge/Contract_and_Statement_of_Work_Terms) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Risk Management](/Knowledge/Risk_Management) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Project Delivery Methodology](/Knowledge/Project_Delivery_Methodology) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Budget Administration](/Knowledge/Budget_Administration) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Agile And Waterfall Delivery](/Knowledge/Agile_And_Waterfall_Delivery) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Project Budgeting and Earned Value](/Knowledge/Project_Budgeting_and_Earned_Value) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [IT Delivery Lifecycle](/Knowledge/IT_Delivery_Lifecycle) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Requires ability

- [Time Sharing](/Ability/Time_Sharing) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Expression](/Ability/Oral_Expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem Sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Communication](/Ability/Communication) — requires ability · Ability
- [Organization](/Ability/Organization) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem Solving](/Ability/Problem_Solving) — requires ability · Ability
- [Time Management](/Ability/Time_Management) — requires ability · Ability

### Required skills

- [Budget Tracking](/Skills/Budget_Tracking) — requires skill · Skills
- [Project Planning](/Skills/Project_Planning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Risk Management](/Skills/Risk_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Stakeholder Communication](/Skills/Stakeholder_Communication) — requires skill · Skills
- [Vendor Coordination](/Skills/Vendor_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Team Coordination](/Skills/Team_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Stakeholder Reporting](/Skills/Stakeholder_Reporting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Scope and Change Control](/Skills/Scope_and_Change_Control) — requires skill · Skills
- [Meeting Facilitation](/Skills/Meeting_Facilitation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Project Scheduling](/Skills/Project_Scheduling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Resource Coordination](/Skills/Resource_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Risk and Issue Management](/Skills/Risk_and_Issue_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Scope Control](/Skills/Scope_Control) — requires skill · Skills
- [Status Reporting](/Skills/Status_Reporting) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Plan and Oversee Cutover and Go-Live Activities](/Activities/Plan_and_Oversee_Cutover_and_Go-Live_Activities) — engage in · Activities
- [Maintain Risk Issue and Decision Logs](/Activities/Maintain_Risk_Issue_and_Decision_Logs) — engage in · Activities
- [Develop and Maintain Project Plans and Schedules](/Activities/Develop_and_Maintain_Project_Plans_and_Schedules) — engage in · Activities
- [Manage Dependencies And Risks](/Activities/Manage_Dependencies_And_Risks) — engage in · Activities
- [Control Project Change Orders and Scope](/Activities/Control_Project_Change_Orders_and_Scope) — engage in · Activities
- [Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies](/Activities/Manage_project_risks,_issues,_and_dependencies) — engage in · Activities
- [Track progress and report status against baseline](/Activities/Track_progress_and_report_status_against_baseline) — engage in · Activities

### Uses software

- [Microsoft Teams](/Software/Microsoft_Teams) — uses software · Software
- [Smartsheet](/Software/Smartsheet) — uses software · Software
- [Confluence](/Software/Confluence) — uses software · Software
- [Jira](/Software/Jira) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Project](/Software/Microsoft_Project) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Project Management Specialists](/Occupations/Project_Management_Specialists) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [stakeholder sign-off gates blocked on stale requirements docs](/Problems/stakeholder_sign-off_gates_blocked_on_stale_requirements_docs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [cross-team dependency slips surface only at the next steering committee](/Problems/cross-team_dependency_slips_surface_only_at_the_next_steering_committee) — exposes problem · Problems
- [resource allocation conflicts across concurrent programs](/Problems/resource_allocation_conflicts_across_concurrent_programs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [manually rolling status updates up from a dozen squad standups](/Problems/manually_rolling_status_updates_up_from_a_dozen_squad_standups) — exposes problem · Problems
- [RAID log and Jira/MS-Project status diverge as scope creeps](/Problems/RAID_log_and_Jira%2FMS-Project_status_diverge_as_scope_creeps) — exposes problem · Problems