Most commonly reported Work Activities

• Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
• Analysing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

The Work

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Direct daily operations of department, analysing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Develop and interpret organisational goals, policies, and procedures.

Further Information

• IT Engineering Scrum Project Manager - from: N.C.S. [UK]
• IT Engineering Scrum Project Manager - from: GradIreland

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

There are many pathways to developing skills for a career in ICT project management. 

Training & Development 

-FET Centre Traineeship: ICT Systems, Tech Support Engineer, IT Network Security, IT Support Specialist, General Management & project management Prince-2/ scrum master in centres around Ireland at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET Courses

FET PLC Courses: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing with coding, Computer Applications and Mobile Technologies, ICT and Networking (Pre-Apprenticeship) at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET PLC Courses

Apprenticeship: ICT: Cybersecurity, Network Engineer, Software Developer, Software Solutions Architect
NFQ level 6-9 Search Apprenticeships

Higher Education CAO Entry Computing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, STEM related area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) courses at NFQ level 6-8 Search CAO courses

Postgraduate Study Options cloud computing. MBA Cloud computing, Security, Computer infrastructure, Cloud technologies. 

Professional Development 

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Last Updated: October, 2023

Salary Range (thousands per year)* €65k - €130k

Salaries vary based on employer, location, experience, duties, and role.

Data Source(s):
Brightwater/ Morgan McKinley/ CPL / Lincoln / Azon/ Collins McNicholas/ Sigmar

Last Updated: April, 2023

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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This occupation has been identified as a Job in Demand by the most recent National Skills Bulletin.

This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).

The annual average employment growth rate for this occupation over the five-year period was strong, with employment levels growing annually since 2018. Those employed were primarily male (70%), working full-time (97%) and the share of non-Irish citizens at 19% was in line with the national average.

The number of employment permits issued grew from 359 in 2021 to 974 in 2022; although the majority were for the ICT sector, they also spanned a range of other sectors, with roles including IT project/program manager and technical lead. Vacancies for IT project managers were identified in the Recruitment Agency Survey and by employers (Spotlight on Skills and Skills for Growth) as being difficult to fill. While demand may be slowing, shortages persist for this occupation.

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