The Roles & Responsibilities of a Commercial Project Manager
A commercial project manager is the individual in charge of a business undertaking that usually has a distinct beginning and an end. For example, project managers typically oversee construction projects, software development teams and similar product design and implementation efforts. It’s a complex job, with a . a total of 49 areas of competence required, according to the American Society for the Advancement of Project Management.
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Roles
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Ideally, a commercial project manager’s roles begin with the initial phases of project planning and continue through the design, development and implementation phases until the project is completed. His roles cover three broad categories. He must insure technical requirements such as quality standards are satisfied. He is responsible for contextual, or organizational, aspects. This means he must bring together and coordinate all of the elements necessary to successfully complete the project. Finally, he must act as a manger, dealing with the interpersonal aspects of the project.
Technical Responsibilities
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The project manager spearheads the planning phase and defines project goals. This includes establishing the scope and expected outcomes. He must identify the types and amounts of resources required for the project and produce a budget that is cost-effective. He also develops project criteria such as quality standards, timetables and milestones to measure progress. As the project unfolds, he has to review and update each of these areas as needed.
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Organizational Responsibilities
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For a project to be brought to a desired outcome, effective communication is a must. The project manager develops reporting and documentation procedures along with creating effective lines of communication. He insures that communication includes not only team members, but also customers and other departments in the business organization. He must identify and recruit personnel with needed skills, and delegate tasks to appropriate individuals. He has to aggressively confront unanticipated problems and adjust the project organization when necessary.
Interpersonal Responsibilities
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In any project, a diverse group of people are brought together to accomplish a specific objective. The project manager needs to train team members and orient them to the requirements of the project. He has to act as liaison between the team members and other stakeholders. He also must mediate and resolve interpersonal conflicts and motivate team members to exert their best efforts to achieve the project objectives.
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