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recruited from the ranks of designers and developers. This may still be the
case in your organization. However, project management has emerged as a
separate profession in its own right and now there is specialized training
and professional certification available for project managers. These techniques
are being applied for all work across many organizations, not just systems
development projects. These professionals are typically part of a department
or office that focuses on project management. The project management role is
included here because the project manager may be from a project office and
not from systems.
The project manager must be the central hub for the project. This is who
makes sure that everything is where it should be, and helps others find what
they are looking for. One of the most important responsibilities is ensuring
effective communication. This does not mean that the project manager is the
only team member who can speak, but it does mean that the project manager
makes sure that the right audiences get their information at the appropriate
level of detail in a timely manner. In fact, it is critical that the project manager
not
become a bottleneck for communication. The project manager is responsible
for making sure that everyone is on the same page.
PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
The project manger will:
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Develop and maintain full-scale project plans
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Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
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Develop and execute an ongoing communication plan
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Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items
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Administer change control
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Track progress toward project milestones
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Track issues and progress toward resolution
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Monitor and report project status
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Coordinate resources from cross-functional groups
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Ensure that all project deliverables are completed
Desired characteristics:
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Strong analytical and reasoning skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Very detailed and rigorous about follow-through
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