Job Description # 1 – Sharayah The project manager is responsible for a project. They oversee every phase to ensure the project’s success. In order to be an effective project manager; leadership skills, social skills, communication skills, computer skills, time management, mathematical knowledge, and general management skills. Project Managers should be able to work proficiently under pressure. Such as time sensitive tasks and be able to resolve conflict(s) that may arise (quickly and efficiently). Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. As these programs will help the project manager effectively prepare/organize the tasks and personnel. Mathematical knowledge is a must, in order to properly prepare for the upcoming project. The cost of materials, equipment, and labor. And of course, Communication is “KEY” to ensure that everybody is on the right page to effectively work with one another. A Project Manager does have to play many roles while overseeing the process to finalize the project. A PM acts as a Human Resources Rep (when there is conflict amongst the employees), Acting Financial Project Manager, and Acting Liaison “ He acts as a liaison between the internal team and stakeholders throughout the lifetime of the project. He makes sure that the team is working toward meeting the client expectations.” (Shafi. 2015.) Job Description # 2 Shekia A project manager is the person who oversees, heads or leads a project. The project manager is given authority to start and carry out duties in the project from the project sponsor in the form of a project charter. Project manager duties include initiating, planning, designing, executing, controlling and ultimately closing the project. A project manager must have the ability to appropriately delegate tasks, manage any changes that may occur during the project life cycle, develop a functional project team, come up with estimates, budgets and schedules and most importantly, communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members and others who have an interest in the project (Editorial Board, n.d.). A project manager must also be able to manage project risks, this can be done by ensuring that contingency plans are put in place for a number of possible risk scenarios. Once the project has reached completion, the project manager should prepare project evaluation reviews to assess the success of the project and how well the project was managed. The ability to effectively communicate is an important skill for any manager to have and especially important for project managers. During the lifetime of the project, a project manager must be able to effectively convey their vision, ideas, goals and any issues that may arise. Projects managers often have to create and present presentations and reports not only to team leaders and team member but also to stakeholders of the project. Project managers communication skills becomes useful during negotiations. For example, if there is a need for more resources for the project, the project manager has to negotiate in order to acquire the needed resources. Sometimes budgets and schedules need to be negotiated as well. When project managers do not communicate properly with team members, confusion can ensue. Team members may be unaware of roles and role changes as well as any schedule changes in the project. Lack of proper communication can essentially lead to project failure if team members aren’t updated on the progress of the project and whether they are properly completing their assigned tasks. Another important quality for project managers to have is excellent problem-solving and risk management abilities. For the duration of the project, problems may arise that require difficult decisions to be made or quick solutions to be created to prevent further issues or project failure. Issues may arise among team members through such issues as role confusions or even members who are slacking off on their assigned tasks. Risk management involves foreseeing possible problems and creating possible solutions before these problems arise. Effectively managing project risks is important to ultimately having a successful project.
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