Tim Kloppenborg, PhD, PMPAnd
Kate Wells, MEd, CAPM
Project Manager Duties and How they Vary over the Project Life
Cycle
What is a project?What is a project?
Projects require:◦ an organized set of work efforts.
◦ progressively elaborated detail.
◦ a defined beginning and ending.
◦ a unique combination of stakeholders.
Projects are subject to time and resource limitations
project – “a temporary endeavor undertaken tocreate a unique product, service, or result.” PMBOK® Guide
stakeholders – “an individual, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project.” PMBOK® Guide
Project Goals and ConstraintsProject Goals and Constraints Projects are undertaken to accomplish specific goals Scope and quality are performance goals
Subject to constraints of time and cost
Scope – “the sum of the products, services, and results to be provided as a project.” PMBOK® Guide
Quality – “the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements.” PMBOK® Guide
Soft Skills and Hard SkillsSoft Skills and Hard Skills
“Soft” skills
◦ Communication◦ Leadership ◦ Team building
“Hard” skills◦ Risk analysis◦ Quality control◦ Scheduling work◦ Budgeting work
Project Manager Duties
• Satisfy Customers• Deliver promised results on time and
budget• Support project team• Manage communication• Champion project
Project Manager Duties During Selecting Stage
• Help identify and justify rationale for proposed project
Project Manager Duties During Initiating Stage
• Write charter rough draft with team
• Negotiate charter with sponsor
Project Manager Duties During Planning Stage
• Create plans for:– Communications– Scope– Schedule– Budget– Team
• Kick off project
Project Manager Duties During Executing Stage
• Acquire, develop and lead project team• Manage risks and changes• Monitor, control, and report progress
Project Manager Duties During Closing Stage
• Transition project deliverables to users• Capture lessons learned• Evaluate team members• Administratively close project
To be a Successful Project Manager You Should Know:
• What is project success in your organization?
• What project life cycle will you use?
• What do you need to do at each project stage?
• If you do not know the answers to these questions: Ask!