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AbstractThis paper presents a competency model for software project managers in China. Based on the results of previous research on competencies for general managers and following the procedure of competency modeling, the study conducts an empirical study of more than 20 managers in software industry in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China by interview and questionnaire. A competency model for software project managers is established by factor analysis. Eight categories of competencies are identified through the research which are: 1) professional skills; 2) personal abilities; 3) logic thinking; 4)management ability; 5)working willingness; 6) Efficiency orientation;7) Quality orientation ; 8) Self-confidence and innovation.Keywordssoftware industryproject managercompetencyfactor analysis

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