A combination of skills is required to manage an undertaking effectively.
Designing the work, team, activities, and the resources required for the project.
Communicating the project plan to the members of the project team as well as other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting for the time, costs, and quality needed to achieve the project goals.
Scheduling and adjusting the project timeline to account for any obstacles or changes in scope.
Documenting project results, evaluating the project’s efficiency and preparing for the transition to new projects.
Determining the project’s roles and assigning a team member to each task.
Breaking big massive projects into smaller tasks that are more manageable and milestones.
Utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create a visual timeline and plan out tasks or schedules, as well as to adjust schedules and connect tasks.
Collaboration with different project team members and stakeholders in order to be aware of their needs, concerns, and expectations.
Create a shared vision, and a communication plan, to ensure that everyone in the team are aware of the objectives of the project and how they are aligned with company goals. They should also be aware their responsibility in achieving these objectives.
Make sure that all project team members, stakeholders and other interested parties are involved throughout the process from planning to completion.
Ensure that all aspects of the project, including deliverables, communications, and risk management are documented and stored for future reference.
A competent project manager will follow up on any outstanding invoices, and then schedule a wrap-up to discuss the success of the project or ways similar projects can be improved.
