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

Job summary

New York
Project Manager

Work model

Fully remote
Only US
2 days ago
Job description

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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