Role and Responsibilities
As a project manager you will need to:
Follow a standard process, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Initiate the project check feasibility and work out budgets, teams and resources
Carry out planning this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks in accordance with the needs of your client.Some tools, such as Gantt charts, can be used to create a visual project plan
Select, lead and motivate your project team from both internal and external stakeholder organisations
Manage the project which includes coordinating the project team to keep them on track and keeping the project on budget
Carry out monitoring and control activities in order to track the progress of the project
Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time
Implement any necessary changes throughout the process
Report regularly to management and the client
Close the project including evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project
PMI 5 phases
1.Conception and initiation
2.Planning
3.Execution
4.Performance/monitoring
5.Project close
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Return on investment quantify project value and gauge an investments profitability
Cost performance index efficiently use project funds
Schedule performance index performance of executing a project schedule
Resource management
