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IT project manager Average UK Salary & Prospects

IT project managers oversee the development and installation of computer hardware and software systems.

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  • Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.  
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.  
  • Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.  
  • Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.  
  • Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with
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IT project managers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a IT project manager you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    54,040 GBP *
    per year
    25,000 GBP
    70,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for IT project manager

    Men make 2% more than Women
    73% of IT project managers are men
    • 54,367 GBP
    • 53,156 GBP
    Average salary for full-time IT project manager

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    • 54,040 GBP
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    Pay over time for IT project manager

    Pay for this role has increased over time
    • 51,571 GBP
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    Future outlook for IT project managers

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    24% chance of automation in the future

    IT project manager - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a IT project manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 38% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 24% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

    You'll need:

    •  design skills and knowledge  
    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  customer service skills  
    •  the ability to come up with new ways of doing things  
    •  the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure  
    •  knowledge of building and construction  
    •  the ability to use your initiative  
    •  the ability to work well with others  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a IT project manager

    IT & Computer Skills

    Things to highlight for your IT project manager interview

    Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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