Project Management
The practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria. Opportunities in project management include roles such as project managers, program managers, and product owners.
Digital Project Manager
Digital Project Managers oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensure successful implementation of digital solutions.
Soft Skills:
Leadership, communication, adaptability.
Hard Skills:
Project management methodologies, knowledge of digital technologies, understanding of web and software development processes, stakeholder management.
Personality Traits:
Organised, proactive, collaborative.
Agile Project Manager
Agile Project Managers facilitate the use of agile methodologies to manage projects. They lead self-organising teams, facilitate scrum meetings, and ensure the successful delivery of iterative and incremental project outcomes.
Soft Skills:
Facilitation, communication, adaptability.
Hard Skills:
Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), knowledge of agile tools (e.g., Jira), project planning and tracking, team collaboration.
Personality Traits:
Flexible, collaborative, good at multitasking.
IT Project Coordinator
IT Project Coordinators assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and implementing IT projects. They track project progress, monitor budgets and resources, assist in risk management, and ensure effective communication among team members.
Soft Skills:
Communication, attention to detail, organisation.
Hard Skills:
Project coordination, project tracking tools, understanding of IT infrastructure and systems, documentation skills.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented, organised, proactive.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts bridge the gap between business objectives and technology solutions. They gather requirements, analyse business processes, identify areas for improvement, and propose technology solutions that align with business goals.
Soft Skills:
Communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving.
Hard Skills:
Requirements gathering, process modelling, data analysis, knowledge of business analysis tools and methodologies.
Personality Traits:
Analytical, inquisitive, good at building relationships.
IT Vendor Manager
IT Vendor Managers oversee relationships with technology vendors and ensure the successful delivery of products and services. They negotiate contracts, monitor vendor performance, and manage vendor relationships to meet project requirements and service level agreements.
Soft Skills:
Negotiation, communication, relationship management.
Hard Skills:
Vendor management, contract negotiation, understanding of IT products and services, knowledge of procurement processes.
Personality Traits:
Diplomatic, proactive, collaborative.
IT Change Manager
IT Change Managers oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of IT changes within an organization. They ensure that changes are managed effectively, minimizing disruption and maximizing the benefits of technology changes.
Soft Skills:
Communication, adaptability, conflict resolution.
Hard Skills:
Change management methodologies, understanding of IT infrastructure, risk assessment, stakeholder management.
Personality Traits:
Adaptable, diplomatic, good at managing conflicts.
Cybersecurity Project Manager
Cybersecurity Project Managers lead and manage projects focused on improving cybersecurity measures within an organization. They coordinate security initiatives, oversee the implementation of security controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Soft Skills:
Leadership, communication, problem-solving.
Hard Skills:
Project management methodologies, knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, understanding of security frameworks and regulations.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented, proactive, ethical.
IT Governance Manager
IT Governance Managers establish and maintain IT governance frameworks and processes. They ensure that technology initiatives align with organizational goals, manage IT policies and standards, and assess and mitigate IT-related risks.
Soft Skills:
Strategic thinking, communication, analytical thinking.
Hard Skills:
IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), risk management, understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements, knowledge of IT frameworks and best practices.
Personality Traits:
Strategic, detail-oriented, excellent problem-solving skills.
Technical Project Lead
Technical Project Leads manage and lead technical projects, working closely with technical teams to deliver technology solutions. They coordinate resources, develop project plans, monitor progress, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Soft Skills:
Leadership, communication, teamwork.
Hard Skills:
Project management methodologies, technical knowledge related to the project domain, resource allocation and management, risk assessment.
Personality Traits:
Organized, collaborative, good at managing deadlines.
