ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM:

Listed below are some of the important duties (role) and responsibilities of a project manager:

Planning is a key responsibility of a project manager. In this phase, the project manager defines the project scope and accordingly develops a project plan and schedule. They have to develop efficient procedures and policies so that the project is delivered to the customer within specified time and within a given budget. If required the project managers have to change the plans or design a new backup plan if the situation demands.

Organizing is the next phase where project managers focus. In this phase, the project managers concentrate on organizing project team structure. While organizing, the project managers also have to take care about the existing structure in the organization. After this, they have to identify the roles and positions that have to be assigned to the team members.

One of the most demanding roles of being a project manager is to lead the project team in an efficient manner. The project manager has to take the lead right from the word go. The project manager must coordinate with different levels of the organization in order to ensure that the project goes smoothly. They have to always motivate team members and keep a regular check on the developments and ensure that the project team members are meeting all the specified deadlines and following the guidelines mentioned in the project plan.