In today’s fast paced world where everyone seems to be engaged in one activity or the other, in order to perform optimally at your job, there is a need for you to know exactly what is expected of you and the role you play in moving the organization forward.
Today, we are going to talk about the responsibilities of a project manager but to do so we first have to know who a project manager is
Who is a Project Manager?
A project manager is a professional in the field of project management who leads a project from its inception to execution.
Responsibilities of a Project Manager
Now that we know who a project manager is, we can now discuss about the responsibilities of a project manager. Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, start and finish dates; regardless of industry. He/ she is the go-to person for everything involving a project’s schedule and organization. The specific responsibilities of the Project Manager may vary depending on the industry, the company size, the company maturity, and the company culture. However, there are some responsibilities that are common to all Project Managers. They are:
1. Prepare the preliminary budget,
2. Establish the time frames of the project’s phases
3. Select the team members,
4. Establish and manage a relationship with the client and all relevant stakeholders
5. Ensure that the resources that the project requires are readily available and are allocated properly.
6. Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
7. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
8. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
9. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
10. Perform risk management to minimize project risks
11. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
12. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
However, there are other formal responsibilities set out for the management of projects using PRINCE2 methodology and Project Management Professional standards that entails the project manager to interface between the project and the business area. This is important for communicating and encouraging the need for transformation and change within the business area in tandem with the delivery of new capabilities from the project.
It is also important to note that the Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that everyone on the team knows and executes his or her role, feels empowered and supported in the role, knows the roles of the other team members and acts upon the belief that those roles will be performed.
Conclusion
Now you know the responsibilities of a project manager, do you feel you have the relevant skills and knowledge need to perform optimally at this position? If “NO” not to worry, there is still hope for you. All you have to do is simply sign up for our upcoming Project Management Professional (PMP) training by clicking here, during the training you will learn how to
• Develop the project plans
• Manage the project stakeholders
• Manage communication
• Manage the project team
• Manage the project risks
• Manage the project schedule
• Manage the project budget
• Manage the project conflicts
• Manage the project delivery
The benefits of acquiring the relevant project management skills you need to effectively handle any project given to you is enormous that is why you need to get the relevant knowledge today.