A variety of skills are necessary to manage the project efficiently.
Planning the work, team, activities, and the resources required for the project.
Communication of the project plan with members of the project team and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting the time, cost and quality necessary to meet goals of the project.
Schedule and alter the timeline for the project in order to account for difficulties or changes in scope.
Documenting the project’s results, evaluating the project’s success and planning for the transition to new projects.
Outlining the project’s duties and assigning a team member to each task.
Breaking down huge projects, overwhelming ones into smaller tasks that are more manageable.
Utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create a visual timeline for tasks, plan them out or schedules, as well as to adjust schedules and link tasks.
Collaboration with a variety of team members and other stakeholders to get to know their concerns, needs, and expectations.
Create a vision that is shared, and a strategy for communication, to ensure that everyone in the team are aware of the mission and how they align with company goals. They should also be aware their responsibility in achieving these objectives.
Ensure that all project team members, stakeholders, and other interested parties are included throughout the entire process, from the beginning to the end.
Making sure all aspects of the project, including deliverables, communications, and risk management are documented and saved for future reference.
After the project is completed An effective project manager ensures that there are no outstanding invoices and arranges a wrap-up meeting in order to discuss the project’s success, or to highlight ways similar projects could be improved.