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What is a project manager/test manager and how to become one
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Dr. Trish Berg
Associate Professor of Management, Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, Heidelberg University
Avg. Salary $107,107
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%
Asian 11.99%
Black or African American 6.24%
Hispanic or Latino 8.82%
Unknown 4.70%
White 67.73%
Genderfemale 33.73%
male 66.27%
Age - 43American 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 - 43Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
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Skills Percentages Project Management 11.76% QA 6.67% Jira 4.31% Test Project 4.25% Project Plan 4.15% Complete relevant project manager/test manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New project manager/test 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 project manager/test manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real project manager/test manager resumes.Research project manager/test manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage and monitor test planning and execution of each project using QC.
- Manage projects from inception through to post implementation in a fast pace, ever-changing environment using Magellan's standard SDLC process.
- Manage development effort, providing hands-on business analysis and QA support.
- Participate in development and implementation of a more agile SDLC that lead to greater customer involvement and satisfaction.
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Average project manager/test manager salary
The average project manager/test manager salary in the United States is $107,107 per year or $51 per hour. Project manager/test manager salaries range between $82,000 and $139,000 per year.
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Project manager/test manager reviews
Zero work life balance and very high project stress
not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager
not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager
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.
Updated January 8, 2025
