IT Project Manager: Main Duties and Responsibilities (01:01)

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Anthony Traino is the Director of Project Management at Ballard Spahr, LLP. He evaluates requests for what the end user needs; assists with creating a team; and determines scope, budget, and resources required.

IT Project Manager: Career Beginnings (01:16)

After receiving his bachelor's degree, Traino worked in phone sales. He decided to pursue his master's degree while working in technology.

IT Project Manager: Keys for Success (01:34)

Individuals need to have good business sense, learn to listen before speaking, and build relationships. Analyze employees effectively and work collaboratively.

IT Project Manager: Education and Certification Requirements (01:59)

Educational options include obtaining a master's degree or pursue certifications. Project management is an established role in technology delivery. Traino discusses boot camps, classes, continuing education, and online courses.

IT Project Manager: Workplace Atmosphere (01:07)

Project management lives in so many different environments. Atmospheres and travel can vary.

IT Project Manager: Advice for Aspiring Pros (01:33)

Consider playing different roles on a project team before becoming a manager. Being able to guide employees empowers leaders. Allow companies to pay for your education.

IT Project Manager: A Day on the Job (02:25)

It depends on the phase of the project. Stages include discovery, implementation, communication, and troubleshooting. There are a lot of meetings in project management.

IT Project Manager: Industry Goals and Services (01:55)

The main objective is to deliver a solution on time and in budget. Establish a problem and the right solution.

IT Project Manager: Industry Challenges (01:53)

Ensure the solution solves the problem. Challenges include establishing the right team with the correct skill sets, mindset, and personalities. Project managers are responsible for getting a team of people that do not report to them to aim at the same objective and work collaboratively.

IT Project Manager: Looking at the Future (02:20)

Technology changes rapidly. Collaboration has become much easier. Project managers will operate more pragmatically; transformation of an organization takes time.