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Project Manager

Roles and Key Tasks:

A project manager oversees designated projects for the company. The position requires planning and developing strategy, including defining the goals and timeline for the project(s) they supervise. The project manager coordinates, documents, and assigns tasks for the project team and provide the team with direction and support. Managing the budget, timeline, and resources for the project are also required. The project manager monitors problems, provides solutions, and implements changes as necessary to ensure the project timeline is followed. He or she also regularly reports the progress to the stakeholders. A project manager may report to a senior project manager. The position requires strong communication, organizational, problem-solving skills as well as strong leadership ability. This position typically requires field work in overseeing projects, and the position typically takes place in an office setting during normal business hours.

Essential Functions and Goals:

• Manage and communicate ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance
• Participate in client meetings, contract finalization, and development of requirements and specifications
• Manage project budget to reach revenue, cost, and profit targets
• Assign resources to projects and project objectives and monitor progress
• Develop project plans and facilitate resolution of all issues to reach project goals

Other Information:

The PMP can provide a significant advantage when it comes to salary and earning potential. Among survey respondents to PMI’s Earning Power Salary Survey, those with a PMP certification garner a higher salary (20% higher on average) than those without a PMP certification.

Director of Project Management

Roles and Key Tasks:

Project management directors lead a project delivery team comprising project management professionals. They manage a project's scope, budget, and schedule to ensure the project meets the organization's needs. Project management directors typically work closely with head of development and systems analysis to ensure organizational cohesiveness. They also implement staffing strategies and develop collaborative relationships across the company. They are accountable for the health and performance of existing production and business demands. Project management directors must identify any changes in forecast process accuracy, as well as balance resources for producing or delivering project deliverables. They are responsible for communicating and defining the team’s objectives, as well as eliminating any productivity barriers. They plan and coordinate human resource management and among internal stakeholders to assess satisfaction and cooperation. As project management directors, they must assess their team's skills and train where necessary. They have a role in recruitment and making decisions on employee compensation. Most project management directors work in an office setting during regular business hours, but may be required to work long hours based on project needs and deadlines.

Essential Functions and Goals:

• Evaluate and improve systems and processes to effectively meet project requirements and profitability goals
• Develop and oversee project management and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning
• Review overall contractual requirements for projects and specific process design methodology for individual projects

Product Manager

Roles and Key Tasks:

Generally speaking, product managers are in charge of supervising the production aspects of a given product or products. They are responsible for reaching product goals while following strict safety standards. In addition, they must have leadership skills to solve problems, guide their team and motivate their workers. They will also often train current and new production workers regarding rules and using certain technology and equipment. They also may manage expenses according to their area of responsibility and create performance reports on a regular basis. Product managers can also oversee product line budgets and make important financial decisions. They generally report their performance to the product director of their organization. They can also develop sales strategies, training materials and develop effective product plans in order to increase overall sales. They cooperate with other departments in their organization to achieve common company objectives.

Essential Functions and Goals:

• Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors
• Oversee product development and monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services
• Develop pricing strategies to maximize the firm's profits and market share

Other Information:

Agile development methodologies have had a dramatic impact on how products are planned and how development projects are run and program management responsibilities are creeping into the space.