Manx Technology GroupSmart Island
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Project Manager

CompetitiveFull TimePermanentNot specifiedInformation Technology
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 23 March 2026

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading and executing diverse projects that support the company's strategic goals. Reporting into the Project Management Office (PMO), which is part of the Delivery and Operations Department, this role involves planning, implementing, and closing projects effectively, while ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project success and enhance the organization's project management capabilities. For further information and to apply please visit mt.im/careers

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

This Project Manager role involves a mix of routine, augmented, and human-centric tasks. While project planning, reporting, and budget tracking are increasingly supported by AI and automation tools, core responsibilities such as stakeholder management, team coordination, and decision-making require human judgment and interpersonal skills. As a result, the role has moderate automation risk but high exposure to AI augmentation.

Task analysis

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
  • Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and report status to the PMO and senior management.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Prepare and deliver project documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.
  • Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial compliance.
  • Support the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the PMO.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2424Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
O*NET: 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Education · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,032
UK sector mean
£34,000
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for automated project tracking and reporting
  • Use AI-driven dashboards for real-time risk monitoring
  • Automate routine documentation with generative AI assistants

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
28%5 yrs
48%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentProject Copilot

Automates project tracking, reporting, and risk flagging

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines routine workflows and notifications

🔀 RestructureHybrid PMO Model

Blend human managers with AI for efficiency

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments reporting and tracking; human skills needed for leadership and alignment

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate project updates and status notifications

Copilot for Excel

Streamline budget tracking and data analysis

Teams

Facilitate team communication and stakeholder meetings

Key Skills

Project ManagementExpertStakeholder ManagementAdvancedTime ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedBudget ManagementIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateOperations AnalysisIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateCoordinationAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Project ManagementBusiness AdministrationReporting and DocumentationBudgeting and Resource ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData Analysis and ReportingTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionTime ManagementNegotiationWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Program Manager90% match

Oversees multiple related projects and coordinates strategic initiatives across the organization.

Business Analyst75% match

Analyzes business processes and requirements to recommend solutions and improvements.

Operations Manager80% match

Manages daily operations and process optimization within a business unit.

PMO Lead85% match

Leads the Project Management Office, setting standards and governance for project delivery.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareAmazon Web Services AWS softwareYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareApple macOSMicrosoft WindowsShell scriptTableau

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

14%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

16%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£80k

US ref. $101k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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