A combination of skills is required to manage a project effectively.
Design the team, the activities and the resources that are required for the project.
Communicating the project plan to the members of the project team as well as other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting time, costs and quality necessary to meet objectives of the project.
Plan and adjust the project’s timeline in order to account for obstacles or changes to scope.
Documenting project results, evaluating the project’s effectiveness, and planning for the transition to new projects.
Determining the project’s responsibilities and assigning each task to an individual member of the team.
Breaking down large projects, overwhelming ones into smaller and more manageable tasks.
Utilizing tools like Gantt chart and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create visual timelines to plan out tasks, adjust schedules, and connect tasks.
Collaboration with different team members and stakeholders to better understand their needs, concerns and expectations.
Establishing a clear, unified vision and communication strategy to ensure that everyone in the team know the goals of the project and how they align with the company’s objectives, and what their roles are in achieving those goals.
Assuring that all team members and their stakeholders are actively involved throughout the process from the beginning of the project to its completion.
Document and save all aspects of a project including deliverables, communication, and risk management.
A good project manager will follow up on any outstanding invoices, and then schedule a wrap-up to discuss the successes of the project as well as ways similar projects could be improved.
