Project Manager

The project manager’s job is to ensure that the project proceeds within the specified time frame and under the established budget, while achieving its objectives. Project managers make sure that projects are given sufficient resources, while managing relationships with contributors and stakeholders.

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Project Manager duties include:

Reporting:

  • Reports to and receives direction from Executive Sponsor
  • Bring issues to Steering Committee as needed
  • Provides status and progress reviews to Executive Sponsor and Steering Committee

Monitor/Control:

  • Develop project plan and schedule milestones
  • Manage deliverables
  • Determine methodology
  • Provide framework
  • Coordinate activities
  • Keep the vision clear and the work on track
  • Conduct risk management analysis
  • Monitor contract compliance
  • Capture lessons learned

Resource Management:

  • Assign tasks to team members
  • Identify resources
  • Make sure project goals are delivered on time and on budget
  • Recruit participants
  • Mediate conflict
  • Monitor equal team contribution
  • Motivate/coach team

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