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What is a Project Manager?

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT EXACTLY IS A PROJECT MANAGER? A project manager is the person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. The job title is used in construction, petrochemical, architecture, information technology and many different industries that produce products and services. CORE COMPONENTS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIME A project is usually deemed to be a success if it achieves A project is a unique, transient endeavour, the objectives according to their acceptance undertaken to achieve planned objectives, which could be defined criteria, within an SCOPE in terms of outputs, agreed time-scale outcomes or benefits. and budget. QUALITY COST Defining the reason why a project is necessary Capturing project requirements, estimating Preparing a business case to justify the investment Securing corporate agreement and funding Developing and implementing a management plan PROJECT MANAGEMENT Leading and motivating the project delivery team Monitoring progress against plan Managing the risks, issues and changes on the project ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT MANAGERS DOCUMENTATION TIME ESTIMATING CREATING CHARTS AND SCHEDULES DEVELOPING A BUDGET BUSINESS PARTNERING RESOURCE PLANNING STRATEGIC INFLUENCING PLANNING AND DEFINING SCOPE TEAM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPING SCHEDULES COST ESTIMATING WORKING WITH VENDORS CONTROLLING QUALITY TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A PROJECT MANAGER INSPIRES A SHARED VISION GOOD COMMUNICATOR INTEGRITY ENTHUSIASM EMPATHY СOMPETENCЕ ABILITY TO DELEGATE TASKS COOL UNDER PRESSURE TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS A PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN DETAIL MONITORING Planning is carried out in the early stages of a project but there should be ongoing monitoring to ensure the project remains on budget and schedule; that resources are available and the expected benefits can be delivered. Estimates, deadlines and milestones may need to be altered. CONTROL No project is without problems but the project manager needs to control them so they do not adversely affect the end result. The control phase also deals with risk management. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION A project manager is responsible for managing the individuals working on the project as well as the tasks and risks. In complex projects there may be segregated levels of people management but every project Good communication is one of the most important factors effecting project SUccess. Many problems can be avoided if there is open, honest communication between everyone involved on a project; written and verbal, formal and informal. manager will have some responsibility for individuals. That indudes motivating people, delivering constructive feedback etc. JOB MARKET INFORMATION Median income: Sector £35802 UK £27017 This chart shows the median, or middle, annual income figure for full-time workers in project management compared to the national median figure for all sectors. Gender: Male 59% Female 41% This chart shows the proportion of men and women working in project management. Working pattern: Self-employed 19% Full-time 67% Part-time 14% This chart gives a breakdown of how people are employed in project management. Gaps in sector due to skills shortages: All vacancies 23% This sector 24% This chart shows the proportion of vacancies in project management that employers said are due to skills shortages. This compares with the overall figure across all sectors. Alan Wood & Partners have five offices across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region - Hull, Lincoln, Scarborough, Sheffield and York. Established in Hull in the 1960's, Alan Wood & Partners provide a comprehensive range of engineering services to the construction industry. Alan Wood & Partners Alan Wood & Partners are proud to deliver outstanding customer care, delivered by specialist teams, with the skills and experience required.

What is a Project Manager?

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A project manager is the person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project.

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