2007-03-21 01:08:01 · 6 answers · asked by ting d 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
A project manager takes on a project, gives it a lifecycle (time scales, etc) and delegates out the tasks, ansuring the tasks are all completed to their specific deadlines. If one part is late, this has a snowball efect, so the PM has to co-ordinate everyone to new schedules. Also, when a project falls out of time/is completed late, the PM takes the rap for it.
Very basic Example: Building a house:
1. Foundation team in for 2 months. Due to finish end of March
2. Walls team due in beg of April, due to finish end of April
3. Roof team due in beg of May due to finish end of May
4. Family to move in beginning of June
Foundation team are delayed as they have a problem. Delayed 3 months. Everyone else needs informing instantly with new time-frames. On complex projects the time frames have extra time added to allow for unexpected issues
This is very basic, to get a point across, but if you want more detail e-mail me ;-)
2007-03-21 01:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a review of a PM's function, then look at the Structure of a Project using Prince 2.
This will show you all the different aspects,relationships and responsibilities.
Its more complex than a lot of people think, one of the most difficult area's of any Project Managers job is ensuring everyone is working to the same objective as personalities & ego's are going to cause headaches.
Just browse for Prince2.
2007-03-24 13:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at an engineering firm. Our project managers set up new jobs for the engineers to work on. They organize the project from beginning to end. They decide who does what on the project and they inforce deadlines....constantly asking the people who are working on it when its gonna be done to make suyre its finished on time. Pretty much the oversea all the projects.
2007-03-21 08:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. To facilitate team members by providing appropriate help on time, weather it is technical, non-technical, staff related issues resolution or very simple like arranging server machine from IT department.
2. Also providing support when team member really need, to reach the deadlines for project undergoing his/her supervision.
3. Also don;t pass the stress to team members if got from client. Infact tries to find various ways to encourage team members to move on further level.
4. Play fair with his team.
2007-03-21 08:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ajeet S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To see projects go through smoothly by organising things.... depends what industry its in to give a precise explanation.
2007-03-21 08:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by 2 good 2 miss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_manager
2007-03-21 08:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by ♥shushin♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋