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Project Management
The Project Manager has some tasks that have to be carried out, he/she is responsible for
the full project. The Project Manager has to make the best use of all the resources so the
project can be completed successfully. The project Manager sets the boundaries for the
project, such as schedules and what is done and when it has to be completed.
There are various tasks the project manager is responsible for such as:
1) Time and resource allocation and management
2) Setting up a team structure, specifying responsibilities, lines of command and reporting
3) Motivating the team, and establishing communication channels
4) Project planning, scheduling and progress control
5) Managing and controlling change to the system and overall quality
6) Interfacing and liasing with the client/user and senior management
The important attributes needed in a person, so they are able to manage a project to a
successful goal are:
Leader Intelligent
Chairman Competent
Communicator Methodical
Listener Observant
Ambassador Perceptive
Motivator Positive
Decision-maker Resilient
Problem solver Reliable
Generalist Active
There are many aspects that have to be considered when recruiting someone capable of
controlling the lifecycle of a project. The integration of the person into the team is just as
important as having the specialist skills needed. You could say integration into the team is
more important as the person can always get training to achieve these skills. A type of
advertisement of what is needed to fill the post will have to be drawn up then advertised,
internally and externally through national, local and technical press or other media. People
who are experienced, loyal, motivated, with good team spirit and have ambition are
desired. Personal recommendations, Interviews, aptitude, references and psychometric
testing are methods that can be used to select the right individual. The individual does not
have to be a great manager as they can sent on various courses to improve their managerial
skills. The person might have the majority of the attributes required but no knowledge in
the task that needs caring out. In the event that no suitable person is found to lead the team
the project might have to be carried out by external contractors.
The Project Team
The number of people in the team would depend on the size of the project and nature, the
skills from the individuals that would be needed to complete the project. The project team
would also have sub teams specialist in their field. A project about implementing a new
computer system would require IT specialist staff, user representatives. Teams are brought
