What does a project manager do?
The project manager is the liaison who brings ideas to life through
Can a PM do a good job, but understand nothing about programming? What risks does this pose?
The market asks superficial questions, but notgets to the point. PM does not have to be able to write code, but must understand development processes, the specifics of databases in order to competently build communication. Know what the IT team is doing. What are front-end and back-end developers, analysts, manual and automated testers responsible for? What are programming languages and what are they based on, what is their difference. What team are you working with, what kind of technology will be required to implement the project, and what problems does the developer face.
For example, the customer requires the helicopter to flyupside down. Without technical knowledge, the project manager will not explain why the team will not be able to complete this task. Namely, the current technology is not suitable, or the implementation time will be increased from two weeks to four months, or additional people need to be hired.
The main risk is incorrect alignmentcommunication with the interested party. If the project manager does not understand the project and technical features, then one way or another it forms the wrong expectations for the client. “Something like yes, yes, we will do it, we will do it. Then it turns out that we can't do it." A catastrophe will not happen, but they will definitely part with such a specialist.
Is it possible to get into IT project management without an IT background?
It all depends on the company (whether there are resources forretraining), from the idea and strategic vision in hiring. In some large corporations (like VK) there is an expectation for the PM that he himself will write a technical solution for the project. There are cases where people with no experience at all successfully pass interviews.
In Russia, the salaries of projects in large companies in 2022 ranged from 100,000 to 300,000 rubles
It also happens that a person at an interview does somethingunderstates or embellishes. But after two months everything falls into place. Some companies are interested in developing project managers internally. Most often, cross-industrial transitions of project managers occur. Worked in retail, moved to IT. If a candidate is ready to drop his salary expectations, for example, from 150 thousand rubles to 60 thousand, then he can be hired. Everything always depends on the company’s capabilities and the applicant’s willingness to overcome difficulties.
How can a manager from another field become an IT manager? What needs to be mastered? How to start speaking the same language?
First of all, the PM must be able to organizeteamwork, express thoughts concisely and clearly, quickly adapt to changing conditions and learn new things. Understand the subject area of business, possess the skills of planning, assessing and eliminating risks. Understand the main development technologies, Internet protocols, navigate operating systems and databases. Knowledge of school mathematics, probability theory, optimization problems, as well as testing, coaching, mentoring and conflict management skills will come in handy.
Is it possible to learn basic skills on your own?
To start, it does not hurt to be aware of whichlanguages are written by developers, what is an interface and UX / UI design. Most technical knowledge is available on the Internet. For example, development methodology and project management theory, PMBoK standards, Agile principles, unit economics, documentation requirements.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to learn how to lead a team without one. But you can practice writing technical specifications.
What are the benefits of knowing programming languages?
If you are planning to become a developer orlaunch your own startup, then languages will not be superfluous. The task of PM is to implement the project and build processes in such a way as to meet the deadline. Checking the correctness of the code in large companies usually lies on the shoulders of the team leader. Of course, there are cases when the project is forced to work part-time as a team leader, if the divisions are not formed, you have to take on additional functions, which does not always have a good effect on the result.
What adds value to the market? What are the salary ranges of a project manager?
Employers often sympathize with those who have a college degree in project management. Most prefer people with experience.
In Russia, specialists withPMI certificates that confirm knowledge of planning, methodologies, software. Passed courses and certification in Agile methodology and individual frameworks are considered an advantage for the applicant.
Project manager earnings also vary by industry, with the highest paying industry being consulting ($132,500 per year) and the lowest paying being education ($84,500 per year), according to the PMI report.
According to Habr Career, salaries in Russiaprojects in large companies in 2022 ranged from 100,000 to 300,000 rubles. In small studios, a beginner PM can claim 50,000–60,000 rubles.
The job of a project manager is suitable for those whonot looking for easy ways. On the way to the cherished position, you will have to overcome obstacles in the form of complex communication. If a person is energetic, positive, ready to constantly learn and look for ways to solve problems, then the mission to enter IT is feasible.
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