Monday, 15 July 2013

Project manager



Project manager

Project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers will have the responsibilities of planning, executing and closing of any project typically related to construction industry, architecture, software development etc.

The goal of project manager is to ensure that the project is developed in a certain period of time. The manager monitors the progress of software development and recognizes and reacts to problem.


A project manager is the person who is responsible for fulfilling the stated project aim. Necessary project management responsibilities of project manager include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements and constrain of project management triangle which are time, cost,  scope and quality. 

Project manager is a client representative and has to determine the exact needs of the client, based on the knowledge of firm they are representing. A project manager is bridging gap between the production team and the customer.

Types of project managers

  • Construction project manager

Construction project managers in the past were an individual who works in construction or supporting industries. These project managers were promoted to foreman. It was until 20th century, after that construction and construction management became distinct fields.

  • Architectural project manager

Architectural project manager are project manager in the field of architecture. Architect can frequently work closely with the construction project manager in the office of general constructor. The issue of budget and quality control are responsibilities of project manager in an architect’s office. 

Traditional project management in industry e.g. construction and manufacturing a software project manager will typically have extensive background in software development.
The software project manager is also assume to be well known with the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities of project manager
Responsibilities are:

  • Developing the project plan
  • Managing the project stack holders
  • Managing the project team
  • Managing the project risk
  • Managing the project schedule
  • Managing the project budget
  • Managing the project conflicts

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