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Information technology, or IT, project managers are talented jugglers:

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they deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope,

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while keeping the project team’s daily work environment organized and on track.

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IT project managers plan and manage IT projects at every phase,

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including defining project goals,

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determining the systems and technology needed;

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creating detailed schedules; building a budget;

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identifying staffing needs; and hiring and managing the project staff.

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They break the work down into stages,

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and monitor progress with an eye on deadlines.

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Cyber security is a major issue that IT project managers must handle.

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Communication skills are essential in this field,

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along with attention to detail and management.

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IT project managers also need the technical skills

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to understand the capabilities of their organization’s technology,

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its limitations, and how it might best be applied to suit the project’s needs.

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Motivating the team, and keeping organizational leadership informed

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are also top priorities.

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Most IT project managers work more than 40 hours per week, in an office environment.

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Most positions require a related bachelor’s degree.