What Does a Project Manager Do?
That is a great question! In fact, it is because of what a project manager does, that learning how to be one can help you in any potential career. Project management can be tailored for anyone, and typical class curriculum can easily be integrated into project management for hands on experience.
Work Activities
Below you will find typical work activities and tasks associated with project management. Our apprenticeship program sponsors will use these and/or other work activities tailored for each apprentices' needs when building the On-the-Job Training component of their apprenticeship program and combining it with their individualized curriculum.
Develop detailed project plans
Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Manage information technology projects or system activities
Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
Schedule or facilitate project meetings.
Participate in staffing decisions
Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
Recruit or hire project personnel.
Assign duties or work schedules to employees
Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Coordinate resource procurement activities
Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures
Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers
Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Gather organizational performance information
Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
Manage construction activities
Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
Manage operations, research, or logistics projects
Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
Monitor flow of cash or other resources
Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Prepare operational reports or records
Produce and distribute project documents.
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
Present work to clients for approval
Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Report information to managers or other personnel
Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.
Select resources needed to accomplish tasks
Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Supervise information technology personnel
Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
