Project Managers
PM Roles and Responsibilities
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Here is a basic list of a project manager’s roles and responsibilities: Project Manager’s Role Facilitator Communicator Team building Leadership and guidance Planning Customer relations Resource management Scheduling Technical leadership Stakeholder liaison Project Manager Responsibilities Project planning Resource acquisition People management Funding Materials Equipment Project execution Project control Problem resolution Risk management Leadership Project closing About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing... »
Project Manager Controls
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP A project manager can control 4 things: Resources People Equipment Materials Time Schedule Delay / reschedule milestones Product Scope Requirements Risk Risk identification Risk mitigation About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing technology projects. Contact Ray at wwwpmservicesnw.com Article source: www.pmservicesnw.com »
Project Manager Tools
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Project manager tools include, but are not limited to: Scope Project charter Scope statement Statement of work Change management plan WBS Time Gantt charts PERT charts Critical path analysis Cost Cost estimates Earned value management About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing technology projects. Contact Ray at wwwpmservicesnw.com Article source: www.pmservicesnw.com »
Project Manager Characteristics
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Every effective project manager possesses a common set of personal characteristics, some good and some not-so-good. Here is a basic list of characteristics that distinguish between effective and ineffective project managers: Effective Project Managers Lead by example Visionary Technically competent Decisive Good motivation skills Good communication skills Supports the team Encourages new ideas Stands up to upper management when necessary Ineffective... »
What Skills Do Project Managers Need?
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Project managers utilize very broad skills, knowledge, and experience to manage their projects on a daily basis. They include business knowledge, technical skills, and individual and team leadership skills. Here is a non-inclusive list: Leadership Positive Vision Delegates Leads by example Planning Strategic Tactical Operational Organizational Planning Structures Behavior Administration Compensation Benefits Career paths Managing Work Motivation Delegation Supervision Team building Conflict management Managing Self Personal time management Stress management Technical Skills Experience Project knowledge Coping Skills Flexibility Creativity Patience Persistence About the Author: Ray... »
Can a PM Manage Multiple Projects?
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Project managers frequently ask if it is possible to manage multiple, simultaneous projects. The answer is, it all depends; it all depends on the size and scope of the projects being managed. Consider the following situations: A project manager responsible for the construction of a 6 lane bridge over the Columbia River... »
3 Keys to Project Leadership
So what is Project Leadership? Is it task lists? Is it Gantt charts? Schedules? People stuff? The answer is YES, all of the above, and much more. But the simple way to explain it is in 3 words: results, relationships, and expectations. To elaborate, project leadership is managing results and relationships to satisfy expectations. The results of... »
5 Basic Features Of Good Project Manager
The project manager has great role to play in managing the projects to get the better productivity, ease operation and well focused to the target market. There are different skills require to manage the project smoothly. The characteristics of good manager should be defined with five main criteria like managerial, communication, leadership, team management and... »
Project Manager: Roles and Skills
Generally, the project manager is responsible for the overall accomplishment of the project, and accountable for ensuring objectives of the project’s assignment. One foremost responsibility of the project manager is; the very project itself. The person who takes this ultimate responsibility and guarantees for the desired result to be achieved on time, and within budget is... »
