Whenever I discuss in a professional management group, I get this question – “what is the exact set of responsibilities for project management profile..?” This question is really valuable, because, many small and medium size corporate organizations are using their project managers as just project coordinators – there are many reasons and politics behind this.
To answer the question – I always list these essential responsibilities for project manager.
• Determine lifecycles, templates and checklists appropriate for various projects
• Assess priorities in order to optimize project success
• Evaluate the importance and best method of project authorization
• Define the project boundaries to minimize changes and focus resources
• Produce estimates for the creation of an accurate budget and schedule
• Develop project plans for communication, risk and change control
• Develop a system for resolving issues and reporting progress during the project
• Identify ways to increase or decrease management efforts depending on a project's scale
There are a lot to discuss in detail regarding each one of the above mentioned items. Let’s do it in near future.
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