Remote | IT Project Management Research Contributor — Up to $55/hour

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced IT project managers interested in contributing practical occupational insights through a short research survey and interview.

This role supports an occupational research initiative focused on improving how information technology project management work is documented and understood. Selected professionals will share first-hand insights into their responsibilities, workflows, tools, decision-making processes, and day-to-day activities through a one-time online survey or structured interview.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Research Survey

• Complete a one-time online survey or interview about day-to-day work as an IT project manager
• Describe typical responsibilities, tasks, workflows, and professional activities
• Provide practical examples based on current or recent IT project management experience
• Help ensure occupational descriptions reflect how the role operates in real working environments

IT Project Management Insights

• Share information about project planning, delivery, coordination, and stakeholder communication
• Describe common tools, systems, methodologies, and reporting practices
• Explain how priorities, risks, timelines, resources, and project requirements are managed
• Provide clear and accurate responses grounded in direct professional experience

Optional Follow-Up Participation

• Participate in an additional survey, task, or brief interview if invited
• Clarify responses or provide further detail on specific aspects of IT project management
• Complete any optional follow-up work under separately confirmed compensation terms
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across research responses

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

• At least 2 years of professional experience specifically as an IT project manager
• Current or recent employment in an IT project management role
• Direct responsibility for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology projects
• Experience working with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, or cross-functional departments
• Strong understanding of common IT project management responsibilities and workflows
• Ability to describe professional activities clearly and accurately
• Current location in the United States

Educational Background

• A degree in information technology, computer science, business, project management, engineering, or a related field is helpful
• Professional experience managing technology projects will carry significant weight
• Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered alongside or in place of formal academic qualifications
• Project management training or recognised professional credentials may be valuable

Nice to Have

• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, or comparable project management certification
• Experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid, or enterprise project delivery methodologies
• Experience managing software development, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, systems implementation, or digital transformation projects
• Background coordinating budgets, timelines, vendors, risks, and stakeholder reporting
• Previous participation in professional research, structured interviews, or occupational studies

Why This Opportunity

• Contribute practical expertise to research improving how IT project management work is represented
• Share real-world insights through a focused and straightforward online activity
• Participate remotely on a flexible schedule
• Support more accurate occupational research and workforce information
• Be considered for additional paid research tasks where available

Contract Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote and available to professionals based in the United States
• Initial survey or interview expected to take up to 30 minutes
• Compensation calculated proportionally at an equivalent rate of up to $55 per hour
• Optional follow-up surveys, tasks, or interviews may be offered and compensated separately
• Participants must have genuinely worked as IT project managers
• Students or professionals with only general IT exposure will qualify only where they have direct IT project management experience
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise where applicable
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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