Information Technology Project Managers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $116,580/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$55,940$188,470

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +8.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.

About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationTime ManagementWritingActive ListeningSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems AnalysisMonitoring

Top knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyEconomics and AccountingAdministrativeTelecommunications

Core tasks

• 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 customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.

• Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.

• Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Information Technology Project Managers?

The median pay for Information Technology Project Managers is $116,580 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Information Technology Project Managers?

Employment for Information Technology Project Managers is projected to change +8.2% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Information Technology Project Managers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Information Technology Project Managers?

About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.