Chapter 10 The Project Manager

There are specific responsibilities a successful project manager needs to have such as making sure customer is satisfied, and work scope is completed in quality manner within budget and on time.

The project manager needs to develop an environment to keep all team members in communication connect by providing a proactive planning and outstanding leadership roll. Also project manager need to have all team member involved in the project plan and addressing any problem as soon as it appears to avoid any delay on the schedule.

Project manager skills very important to keep the project going for instance project manager need to remain calm, Cope with constantly changing conditions, act as a buffer between the project team and either the customer or upper management, develop a good sense of humor, and keep physically fit to improve ability to handle stress.

Successful project manager create time for the team members to listen to their feedback and learn from it, by doing that will help team member to release their stress and it will be a learning experience for future projects.

Project manager needs to have self-confidence, integrity and respect for all team members throughout the project.  Additionally need to have self-discipline, and to be able to manage time well and prioritize tasks.