How to get into management in IT?

Question

Project management

Good afternoon, dear users of this resource.
I would like to ask a question about management in IT. I won’t tell you much about myself, nobody needs it. In short: in the 10th grade, I liked programming (and the computer itself in general). I decided that I would become a programmer. At the same time, everything was very bad with the exact sciences, I did not think like a techie, everything was extremely tight with abstract-logical thinking. In general, he did. But I always cheated all exams in mathematical disciplines, because there are no chances for me at all.

Programming was interesting, but I didn't understand much. I thought that it was just difficulties and you just need to study more. But, alas. From studying 24/7, I have already begun to frankly suffer. In general, under the influence of various factors, interest in programming disappeared. All my life I was bad at logic and exact sciences. I was good at dealing with all sorts of organizational issues and managing various processes.

By the end of his studies at the university, interest in technical professions and programming in particular disappeared completely.. I tried to force myself to study, but this only led to severe burnout. It's not mine. I just now understood it. I work now in technical support (for almost a year). But I understand that this is not what I want to do all my life. I only see it as a temporary job. I understand that technical professions are not mine.

In general, the question itself . How to get into management in IT?As I wrote above, I like to manage processes more and deal with all sorts of organizational issues. In life, I generally know how to listen to people, I know how to win them over and I like to help people (honestly, this is a thrill for me). Sitting at the computer for many years made me an introvert, but I have almost overcome this problem (in technical support I have to talk often). I feel that in management I will be much more useful. Programming, perhaps, I will leave as a hobby. This will be a smart decision. Is it possible for me, with a year of experience in technical support, to somehow move into management? Interested in the procession of the project manager and product manager. I am interested in technologies, but, I repeat, I would not like to create them, I would like to manage them and help other people use them. I'm looking at sales but somehow I’m not sure about sales: I don’t like to sit on cold calls) Although I don’t completely rule out the possibility of working in sales. I work for a fairly reputable company. We have many directions in IT, but there are no open vacancies in management yet. So, the option to try to get into management in your company is not yet possible, but I periodically monitor vacancies and communicate on this issue with employees in the personnel department)

The second question (and the most important for me) : is it possible to get into management without going through technical professions (testing, programming, system administration, etc.)? Just in technical professions, as I wrote above. I'm of little help. I have read many discussions on this subject. Someone claims that it is possible, because a manager needs other skills altogether. And someone claims that it is impossible, because. the manager must know all the specifics of the work of technical professions.

Thank you in advance for your response.

PS . I sort of edited the text, deleted a few paragraphs, but the volume is still large, I sincerely apologize for this)
PPS.: I hope I did not violate the rules of the resource by asking this question. It's just that IT-specialists sit here (including those with solid experience) and I think this is the best place where you can hear advice on this topic.

Answer 1

In vain you think that you do not need to talk about yourself. Your experience, sometimes not even directly related to programming, can be valuable.
Essentially the question.
It is possible, but difficult, to get into management, bypassing the technical professions and especially the exact sciences. It is difficult, because you need to calculate budgets (exact sciences), evaluate the complexity of work in hours (understanding the specifics of the work of subordinates).
You can even get a job as a project manager without any experience, by the way. True, knowledge of project management methodologies and related software will be required.
I hope I answered. If you need details, ask, I will try to describe the process in more detail.

Answer 2

When a manager asks how to become a manager, it's funny.
Go study as a manager if you have such elementary questions)))

Answer 3

I wonder how you will manage something there without any authority? :) It's good when programmers like them are about the same age, but what if there are guys who are good for fathers? They will just say "Shut up" - that's all :)
No, of course, in project management in large offices there are klamenole positions that go and collect data on how a particular project is progressing and enter it into the office tracker: )
How will you plan the work of a programmer if you do not know its specifics? Cunning programmers will immediately cut through that you can drive over your ears here - and they will drive and still cackle at the same time :)

Answer 4

What to do if you really want to log in, but it doesn’t work with algorithms and data structures ?
So be it, I’ll have to go from enikey workers immediately to the bosses, I will lead.

Answer 5

Why in the IT sector?
What is bad medicine, for example?
Or the tourism business (not a very good example now))))
As I understand it, a good manager should at least superficially understand the subject, but better - thoroughly.

Answer 6

Colleagues! Thanks everyone for the reply! The last days I googled this question and realized that I was mistaken. I learned that managers are bosses. And technical specialties cannot be bypassed. In order not to produce questions on this resource, I want to ask a clarifying question right here. What position do you think is the fastest and easiest way to grow to a manager? In what sense is it “easier”: so that you don’t have to climb straight into the deepest technical jungle . In this regard, I think that programming is not suitable (it is a longer and more thorny path). Many resources advise trying to break into management, starting with a tester or analyst . What do you think about this? Personally, I like both professions,especially testing . I confess that I just started to be interested in testing 4 months ago, reading articles and books on the way to / from work)