The project manager is responsible for planning, executing and completing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role includes obtaining resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and external contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The project manager also defines project objectives and oversees quality control throughout the life cycle.
Project planning and management:
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop complete project plans and related communication documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
- Estimate what resources and participants are needed to achieve project goals.
- Prepare and submit budget proposals and recommend changes to the budget where necessary.
Team leadership:
- Set and continuously manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. o Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
Cost/budget management:
- Estimate and set budgets based on project size, location and resources.
- Assign budget parameters to reflect project phases, activities and resources.
- Control costs and expenses by monitoring expenditure, identifying deviations and taking corrective action where necessary.
- Limit emergencies and unexpected costs and expenses.
- Evaluate project budgets and scope of work to develop comprehensive forecasts for future projects.
- Prepare and present reports to management on financial status, including expenditures, deviations and recommendations.
Risk management:
- Identify and resolve problems and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and prepare contingency plans.
Stakeholder engagement:
- Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct retrospective project evaluations and prepare a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
