Project Manager

Description:

A Project Manager overseas all kinds of projects ranging from business projects, management projects, construction projects , engineering projects to Information technology projects.
They have the responsibility of planning, executing and closing on any of these projects.

Facts:

• The Project Manager seldom participates directly in the activities that produce the end result, but rather uses his/her management skills to ensure that the right team with the right skills are put together for the project.

Personal Qualities:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work under pressure

A Typical Day:

• Developing a project plan
• Managing the project stakeholders
• Managing the project team
• Managing the project budget

Entry Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree either in project management or relevant subjects in their industry, (Business and Management, IT or Construction Management)
• Alternatively people have become Project Managers based on experience.

Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://careerplanning.about.com