As an IT programme manager, you’ll use your technical knowledge and organisational abilities to plan and manage a range of new information systems or processes for your organisation. Here you can learn more about working in IT programme management, find out what it involves and what you can do to get a role in this field.
You could enter this field from non-IT backgrounds, but you’ll always benefit from a qualification in areas like:
Entering the sector without a higher-level qualification or an HND is possible if you’re able to impress employers with your previous experience in the field and excellent technical skills.
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Postgraduate qualifications aren’t usually needed to work in this field but can help you transfer from a different discipline.
You might consider postgraduate courses like:
Along with communication and organisation skills, your leadership and decision-making abilities will be central to success.
Work experience is very important for your career success in this sector, as you’ll be expected to have up to date technical knowledge and be confident with a range of IT processes and tools.
Showing employers your experience with different computer systems, software platforms and business processes will boost your employability. You could gain extra experience by going on an external course or placement with a different IT company or working on personal projects in your own time to widen your portfolio.
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