Product owner, Product technician, Product manager

IT project managers are responsible for managing software development for their own company or other companies. They manage software development and consulting projects and are responsible for the management of the human resources assigned to the project and for the technical quality of the product. The responsibilities of this position include management of teams comprised of analysts, programmers, consultants and even external service providers. IT project managers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the project is executed according to the timeline established with the final customer, according to defined quality standards and within a specified range of costs. In most cases, these professionals provide real-time response and handle competing demands.

• Manage the project in an overall manner.
  Plan and define resources and coordinate and supervise the functional and organic analysis and the development and implementation of the software.
• Technically manage the project.
  Transform the client¿s requirements into technical specifications and develop the initial design of blocks in which the software product is structured. Although no programming or structuring is involved, must have extensive knowledge in this area to help distribute time and resources.
  Take responsibility for possible extensions to the project.
  Solve technical problems that may arise during the project and ensure the quality of the software delivered.
• Directly negotiate with the client (clients may be within the company or external).
  Analyse client needs and translate them in a project in order to create the most beneficial software for the client.
  Keep the client informed about the progress of the project and about possible deviations.
  Set the customer training once he/she has received it.
• Plan and take responsibility for follow-up.
  Set clear objectives and timing to be fulfilled and monitor the development of the project.
  Create a detailed agenda with the timing for the various parts of the project.
  Establish critical points that may arise when designing and developing the software to obtain the best results.
• Lead the team.
  Coordinate and supervise the team of programmers, analysts, consultants and even external service providers.
  Define how tasks (structuring, creation of bases, scheduling, etc.) will be distributed among team members and monitor their development.
  Ensure that the them complies with deadlines and keeps the project within the budget.
  Establish fluid communication among team members participating in the project.
• Identify new customer service opportunities and provide technical advice in the development of business proposals.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes audiovisuals
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes electrònics
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria telemàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria de xarxes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Tecnologies de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis

Complementary training

or the exercise of this job it is advisable to be at willingness of the Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Holding an MBA is a plus.
High level of English, both spoken and written.
Having completed courses in project management, planning and monitoring is desirable.
Employers also seek professionals who have completed certification courses in technologies like Java.
Knowledge of software development methodology.

Other specific skills

Planning and organisation: Level 3

Leadership: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Customer orientation: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

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• Work hours

  Full-time General willingness to travel is required, since clients, or even the entire programming team, may be abroad.

• Salary

  From 34.240 to 46.854 euros per annum gross, depending on experience. Median: 40.053 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management