Project Manager (Information Processing)
ぷろじぇくとまねーじゃ（じょうほうしょり）
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Summary
Role that oversees the planning, progress, quality, and costs of the entire IT project, and coordinates with customers and development teams.
Description
The IT Project Manager organizes customer requirements and creates a project plan. Uses WBS and Gantt charts for progress management, identifies risks and issues, and implements countermeasures. Handles multifaceted tasks such as quality assurance, cost management, stakeholder coordination, and team building. Makes quick decisions and adjustments in the event of requirement changes or troubles. Requires knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall development.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX, demand for IT projects is increasing. Personnel who understand Agile and cloud technologies and can advance to PMO or Program Manager are sought.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Has Coordination Skills / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Flex / Office Work / On-site at Client / Remote / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Project Manager Assistant → Project Manager → PMO → Program Manager → Department General Manager
Required Skills
Communication Tools (Slack/Teams) / Cost Management / Office Software / Project Management Methods / Quality Management / Risk Management / Schedule Management (Gantt Chart) / WBS Creation
Recommended Skills
Agile Development / Facilitation / IT Service Management / Negotiation Skills / Reading English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for project planning and issue analysis. |
| Communication Skills | Because continuous coordination and consensus-building with diverse stakeholders is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Initiative to lead the project and the team is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning tasks such as scope definition and schedule creation are the main responsibilities. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to quickly resolve technical and human issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because multiple tasks must be managed in parallel under pressure of deadlines, budgets, and quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- PMP
- Prince2 Foundation
- Project Manager (Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination)
Aliases
- IT PM
- IT Project Manager
- PM
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