Role: Project Manager
The Project Manager leads the planning of the project, coordinates interactions with the Stakeholders, and keeps the project team focused on meeting the project objectives.
Relationships
Main Description

The person in this role:

  • Coaches the team to drive a successful outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer
  • Is accountable for the outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer
  • Is responsible for the evaluation of project's risks and for controlling those risks through mitigation strategies
  • Applies management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of tasks to deliver the desired result for a particular project in a timely manner
Properties
Multiple Occurrences
Optional
Planned
Staffing
Skills

A person performing this role needs the following skills:

  • Leadership and team-building capabilities
  • Thorough experience in the software development lifecycle to coach, guide, and support other team members
  • Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques
  • Good skills in presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation
Assignment Approaches

This role is often played by a single person. It is difficult to have this role shared by multiple people, but it might not use all of a person's available time.