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Manage information technology projects or system activities

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Part of Direct scientific or technical activities, under the O*NET work activity group Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (4 AI-ready, 10 AI-assist, 3 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.AI-assist Information Technology Project Managers
• Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.AI-assist Information Security Engineers
• Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.AI-assist Information Technology Project Managers
• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.AI-ready Information Technology Project Managers
• Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.AI-assist Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects.AI-assist Information Technology Project Managers
• Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.AI-assist Information Security Engineers
• Schedule or facilitate project meetings.AI-ready Project Management Specialists
• Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.AI-assist Information Security Engineers
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.AI-assist Information Security Engineers
• Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.AI-assist Computer Systems Analysts
• Plan and oversee incorporation of insurance program into bookkeeping system of company.AI-assist Insurance Sales Agents

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.AI-ready Video Game Designers
• Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.AI-ready Software Developers
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables.Stays human Project Management Specialists
• Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel.Stays human Computer Programmers
• Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.Stays human Computer and Information Research Scientists