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A Technical Project Manager oversees large electrotechnology projects across a range of sectors. You may conduct planning activities and ensure a project has appropriate resources. Technical Project Managers make sure project milestones are met and timeframes and budgets are being adhered to.
Technical Project Managers should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate well with various stakeholders. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. Technical Project Managers require good problem solving abilities and should be able to work well in a team environment.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Technical Project Manager.
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The UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering gives you the skills you need to commission and maintain industrial computer systems and manage complex electrotechnology projects. Over 12-18 months of hands-on study you will gain advanced technical skills as well as administration, IT documentation and leadership skills. Choose electives that support your job role and career aspirations: circuitry, large-scale security systems, business equipment, problem solving, fault resolution and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Technical Project Manager generally earns $1,700 per week ($88,400 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 you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 37,800 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Technical Project Manager. Technical Project Managers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Technical Project Manager, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering. This course will give you the skills to manage industrial computer system projects across a range of sectors. You’ll be able to choose from electives that suit your career interests such as circuitry, large scale security systems, business equipment, problem solving and fault resolution.
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