Technical Project Manager Careers: Salary Info & Job Description

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What are the pros and cons of a career as a technical project manager? Get real job descriptions, career outlook and salary info to see if becoming a technical project manager is right for you.
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Pros and Cons of Being a Technical Project Manager

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Technical project managers oversee both the technical requirements and the business management components of their companies' IT projects. This career can come with ups and downs, which is why it's good to take a look at the pros and cons before deciding it's right for you.

Pros of a Technical Management Career
Favorable job prospects for the career (15% job growth expected in the decade from 2012-2022)*
High salary (median annual wage for computer and information systems managers in 2014 was approximately $128,000)*
Management benefits like bonuses and expense accounts common*
Opportunity to work on technical projects in a variety of industries *

Cons of a Technical Management Career
Most jobs require 5-10 years of IT experience*
Overtime work possible (24% worked more than 50 hours a week as of 2010)*
Some projects have tight budgets and deadlines*
Possible physical problems due to long hours working on a computer*

Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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