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What is a computer project manager and how to become one
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Nicole Jones Young Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, Franklin and Marshall College
Avg. Salary $96,749
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 16%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%
Asian 15.47%
Black or African American 6.48%
Hispanic or Latino 9.73%
Unknown 5.18%
White 62.94%
Genderfemale 28.44%
male 71.56%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
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Skills Percentages Auto CAD 23.00% Project Management 10.24% R 5.83% Microsoft Project 5.65% Data Warehouse 5.32% Complete relevant computer project manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer project managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer project manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer project manager resumes.Research computer project manager duties and responsibilities
- Create and manage the project's website using Sharepoint.
- Manage implementation of VMware solution for compute high availability.
- Manage data center migrations and SAN storage remediation and migration projects major educational testing organization.
- Implement a repeatable process methodology base on the PMI PMBOK defining a systematic approach to delivering solutions and achieving customer objectives.
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Average computer project manager salary
The average computer project manager salary in the United States is $96,749 per year or $47 per hour. Computer project manager salaries range between $73,000 and $127,000 per year.
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I like to work with a team. Satisfaction of seeing the successful completion of a project
Strict deadlines, and stakeholders. Feeling undervalued or underappreciated.
I enjoy problem-solving and identifying a path to completing a complex project. I like to ensure that moving parts come together smoothly and communicating successes and celebrating with the team.
Without the right support from project sponsors, a project manager is doomed to failure. There is an enormous amount of responsibility on a project manager to deliver a product on time and on budget, though without proper authority or backing, it's basically wheel spinning.
I like working with Clients and challenges.
I would rather work remote with little travel.
Updated January 8, 2025
