Information Technology Project Managers

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
19%
risk level
POLLING
32%
Based on 221 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
10.1%
by 2031
WAGES
$98,740
or $47.47 hourly
VOLUME
416,320
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
8.0/10

Automation risk

19% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Negotiation

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Persuasion

User poll

32% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 19% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

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Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Information Technology Project Managers' job openings is expected to rise 10.1% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Information Technology Project Managers' was $98,740, or $47.47 per hour

'Information Technology Project Managers' were paid 113.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 416,320 people employed as Information Technology Project Managers within the United States.

This represents around 0.28% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 355 people are employed as Information Technology Project Managers.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 15-1299.09

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Comments

James (No chance) says
AI will certainly eliminate some duties that Project Managers perform today. It may even eliminate the need for lower-level Project Managers, as simple projects may be automated. However, for complex projects that require human involvement, a Project Manager must manage not only the tasks of the project, but also the human emotions involved.

I believe AI will perform the simple, repetitive tasks for Project Managers, making them more effective. But the need for human Project Managers will remain for at least two decades.
Jan 11, 2022 at 03:06 PM

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