2134- IT PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGERS

Job Title: 

IT PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGERS

Alternate Titles: 

Implementation manager (computing),IT project manager,Programme manager (computing),Project leader (software design)

Job Description: 

Jobholders in this unit group manage, coordinate and technically supervise specific IT projects and programmes of a discrete duration and/or budget.

Education: 

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of the IT project or programme;
  • plans the stages of the project or programme, reviews actions and amends plans as necessary;
  • coordinates and supervises the activities of the project/programme team;
  • manages third party contributions to the programme or project;
  • monitors progress including project/programme budget, timescale and quality;
  • coordinates and oversees implementation of the project or programme;
  • reports on project or programme to senior management and/or client.
International Careers(ISCO): 
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK