A project manager’s role within a team
Project Manager's Role in Relation to the Project Team:
- Not a Direct Manager: A project manager manages tasks and responsibilities rather than directly managing the team members.
- Role of a Project Manager: Guides the team, ensures tasks are completed, and supports team members without needing to be an expert in every field.
- Example: Planning a camping trip by assigning specific tasks to others with expertise in those areas.
Responsibilities of a Project Manager:
- Accountability: Hold team members accountable for their assigned tasks by giving them ownership.
- Tracking Issues and Risks: Ensure issues and risks are tracked and visible, and establish escalation paths for communication.
- Adopting Workflows: Help the team adopt the right workflows and project management styles.
- Collaboration: Work with other teams in the organization to meet project requirements based on scope, schedule, and budget.
Recap:
- A project manager is responsible for guiding the team and ensuring they have the support needed to complete the project.
- The next section will discuss the types of skills a project manager needs to succeed.