Control Project managers have to ensure that the project is heading in the right track

Project managers have to ensure that the project is heading in the right track and will be completed by the team members within the time-frame. Project managers use a three-step controlling process and they are:

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  Measure: Keep a strict vigil on the progress of the project
  
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  Evaluate: They have to determine the root causes of deviations
  
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  Correcting: Make appropriate corrections to address the issue of deviation
  

One of the important responsibility of the project manager is to communicate with the senior management and other top tier officials. They have the responsibility to provide status reports, risk management issues, issues relating to the budget, and also get approvals of deliverables from the project sponsors and stakeholders.

The role of the project manager encompasses many activities including:

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  Planning and Defining Scope
  
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  Activity Planning and Sequencing
  
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  Resource Planning
  
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  Developing Schedules
  
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  Time Estimating
  
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  Cost Estimating
  
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  Developing a Budget
  
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  Documentation
  
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  Creating Charts and Schedules
  
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  Risk Analysis
  
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  Managing Risks and Issues
  
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  Monitoring and Reporting Progress
  
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  Team Leadership
  
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  Strategic Influencing
  
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  Business Partnering
  
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  Working with Vendors
  
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  Scalability, Interoperability and Portability Analysis
  
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  Controlling Quality
  
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  Benefits Realisation