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A '''[[project]] manager''' is responsible for the successful [[planning]], execution and completion of a project. Competencies of a project manager include strong organizational and [[communication]] skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage resources and teams of people. They must be able to effectively manage [[risk]] and identify potential problems before they arise. Additionally, a project manager must be able to effectively delegate tasks, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget. Lastly, a project manager must have the capacity to understand the scope of the project and anticipate changes in order to ensure the project is successful. | |||
==Example of competencies of project manager== | |||
* '''Project [[Management]]''': Demonstrates the ability to [[plan]], organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, resources, and deadlines. Displays [[knowledge]] of [[project management]] principles, tools and techniques. | |||
==Example of competencies of project manager == | |||
* '''Project Management''': Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, resources, and deadlines. Displays knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques. | |||
* '''Problem Solving and Analytical Skills''': Possesses the ability to identify and analyze problems and develop solutions. Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and strategically. | * '''Problem Solving and Analytical Skills''': Possesses the ability to identify and analyze problems and develop solutions. Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and strategically. | ||
* '''Communication Skills''': Displays strong verbal and written communication skills. Possesses the ability to effectively communicate project plans, requirements and updates to stakeholders. | * '''Communication Skills''': Displays strong verbal and written communication skills. Possesses the ability to effectively communicate project plans, requirements and updates to [[stakeholders]]. | ||
* '''Leadership and Team Building''': Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate teams and individuals. Possesses the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration. | * '''Leadership and Team Building''': Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate teams and individuals. Possesses the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration. | ||
* '''Risk Management''': Possesses the ability to identify and mitigate project risks. Demonstrates the ability to develop risk management plans and strategies. | * '''Risk Management''': Possesses the ability to identify and mitigate project risks. Demonstrates the ability to develop [[risk management]] plans and strategies. | ||
* '''Technical Expertise''': Possesses the knowledge and skills to plan, develop, implement and maintain project-related technology. | * '''Technical Expertise''': Possesses the [[knowledge and skills]] to plan, develop, implement and maintain project-related [[technology]]. | ||
* '''Organizational Skills''': Displays strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Demonstrates the ability to manage tasks and resources to ensure the project meets its objectives. | * '''Organizational Skills''': Displays strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Demonstrates the ability to manage tasks and resources to ensure the project meets its objectives. | ||
* '''Negotiation Skills''': Displays the ability to negotiate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and reach agreements. | * '''[[Negotiation]] Skills''': Displays the ability to negotiate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and reach agreements. | ||
* '''Prioritizing Tasks''': Project managers must be able to prioritize tasks and manage the workload based on project needs and deadlines. | * '''Prioritizing Tasks''': Project managers must be able to prioritize tasks and manage the workload based on project [[needs]] and deadlines. | ||
* '''Resource Management''': Project managers must be able to manage resources and teams of people in order to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget. | * '''[[Resource]] Management''': Project managers must be able to manage resources and teams of people in order to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget. | ||
* '''Anticipating Changes''': Project managers must be able to anticipate changes and proactively address them in order to ensure the project is successful. | * '''Anticipating Changes''': Project managers must be able to anticipate changes and proactively address them in order to ensure the project is successful. | ||
* '''Adaptability''': With the ever-changing landscape of projects, project managers must have the ability to adjust their approaches when needed. They must be able to respond quickly and effectively to changes. | * '''Adaptability''': With the ever-changing landscape of projects, project managers must have the ability to adjust their approaches when needed. They must be able to respond quickly and effectively to changes. | ||
* '''Decision-Making''': Project managers must make decisions and judgments based on the data and information available. They must be able to assess risks and develop strategies to address them. | * '''Decision-Making''': Project managers must make decisions and judgments based on the data and [[information]] available. They must be able to assess risks and develop strategies to address them. | ||
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==References== | |||
* Loufrani-Fedida, S., & Missonier, S. (2015). ''[http://www.seyedkalali.com/wp-content/uploads/c-1.pdf The project manager cannot be a hero anymore! Understanding critical competencies in project-based organizations from a multilevel approach]''. International journal of project management, 33(6), 1220-1235. | * Loufrani-Fedida, S., & Missonier, S. (2015). ''[http://www.seyedkalali.com/wp-content/uploads/c-1.pdf The project manager cannot be a hero anymore! Understanding critical competencies in project-based organizations from a multilevel approach]''. International journal of project management, 33(6), 1220-1235. | ||
[[Category:Human resources management]] | [[Category:Human resources management]] | ||
[[Category:Project management]] | [[Category:Project management]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:34, 17 November 2023
A project manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution and completion of a project. Competencies of a project manager include strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage resources and teams of people. They must be able to effectively manage risk and identify potential problems before they arise. Additionally, a project manager must be able to effectively delegate tasks, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget. Lastly, a project manager must have the capacity to understand the scope of the project and anticipate changes in order to ensure the project is successful.
Example of competencies of project manager
- Project Management: Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, resources, and deadlines. Displays knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques.
- Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: Possesses the ability to identify and analyze problems and develop solutions. Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Communication Skills: Displays strong verbal and written communication skills. Possesses the ability to effectively communicate project plans, requirements and updates to stakeholders.
- Leadership and Team Building: Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate teams and individuals. Possesses the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Risk Management: Possesses the ability to identify and mitigate project risks. Demonstrates the ability to develop risk management plans and strategies.
- Technical Expertise: Possesses the knowledge and skills to plan, develop, implement and maintain project-related technology.
- Organizational Skills: Displays strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Demonstrates the ability to manage tasks and resources to ensure the project meets its objectives.
- Negotiation Skills: Displays the ability to negotiate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and reach agreements.
- Prioritizing Tasks: Project managers must be able to prioritize tasks and manage the workload based on project needs and deadlines.
- Resource Management: Project managers must be able to manage resources and teams of people in order to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget.
- Anticipating Changes: Project managers must be able to anticipate changes and proactively address them in order to ensure the project is successful.
- Adaptability: With the ever-changing landscape of projects, project managers must have the ability to adjust their approaches when needed. They must be able to respond quickly and effectively to changes.
- Decision-Making: Project managers must make decisions and judgments based on the data and information available. They must be able to assess risks and develop strategies to address them.
| Competencies of project manager — recommended articles |
| Successful project manager — Project supervisor — Implementation of programme — Member of the team — Managerial skill — Knowledge and understanding — Tacit and explicit knowledge — Project sponsor role — Project team |
References
- Loufrani-Fedida, S., & Missonier, S. (2015). The project manager cannot be a hero anymore! Understanding critical competencies in project-based organizations from a multilevel approach. International journal of project management, 33(6), 1220-1235.
