Who is a project manager or project manager in a company? A clear definition does not yet exist, but it is certain that this position implies responsibility for the planning, management and execution of projects.
Probably the first project managers appeared in the IT field. It is here that it is so important to coordinate all parts of the project so that it is of high quality and comes out on time.
Let's take an example - website development.
The stages of website development are clear and seemingly do not require special attention from the project manager. After all, it is enough to get a technical task from the customer and it will go like clockwork to a triumphal completion in the form of a working site without bugs.
But in practice, everything is wrong. Work on the creation of a site is a teamwork. Developers, designers, promoters, etc. - these are people! And people tend to slow down their work and, therefore, the work of the team.
Then a savior comes on the scene - a project manager!
What are the challenges facing him?
1. Project management
This includes getting a technical task from the customer, drawing up a brief and filling it with the customer, monitoring deadlines and quality, calculating budget risks and more.
2. Communication with the customer
Interacting with the customer is an important part of the work of the project manager. Stress resistance is important here, the ability to agree. The project manager conducts regular coordination of each development stage - action plan, deadlines, budgets.
3. Communication with the development team
This work is very similar to the work of HR - it is important to motivate the team, set the tone and rhythm of the work, evaluate the results, agree on the timing.