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IT Project Managers direct IT procurement and implementation projects including software and application development, hardware installations, cloud transitions, and network upgrades.
As an IT Project Manager you’ll be ensuring each project is delivered on-time and within budget — managing work teams and contractors, procuring resources, and communicating progress to senior management or clients.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an IT Project Manager.
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The ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (IT Strategy and Organisational Development) is for senior IT Managers and Consultants who need the skills to drive organisational change and strategic development. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to develop an ICT business plan, then assess, manage and communicate each of the solutions. The course covers: carrying out ICT-focused enterprise analysis, assessing and validating ICT solutions, leading team effectiveness, communicating and problem solving, developing client relations, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, ICT strategic planning competencies, and the full list of course providers. Learn more.
Seeking an IT leadership role? How about the ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology to level-up your career? This high-end diploma will help you develop an IT management skillset including critical thinking, complex problem solving, client relations, team leadership, ethics, privacy, cybersecurity awareness, business analysis. You’ll also gain advanced technical skills in any of the following interest areas: cloud computing, cyber security, application software development, project management, programming, network security, telecommunications network engineering, and ICT strategy and business management. Enquire now for entry requirements, study unit choices (and their availability) as well as training providers with course openings. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time IT Project Manager generally earns $2,766 per week ($143, 832 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
Opportunities for IT Project Managers are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 7,000 jobs open up around the country. IT Project Managers are employed by corporate enterprises, private businesses, government departments, and community service organisations across all industries and employment sectors. Some IT Project Managers work as independent consultants.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
IT Project Managers need a solid background working on ICT project teams as well as formal qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Strategic Management delivers high-end technical skills and students work on actual ICT projects. It takes 12 months to complete.
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