1.3 Role of a Project Manager

The Project Manager has the responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring and closing of the project. The following are the main duties of the Project Manager:

	Defining the scope of the project
	Identify stakeholders that include the project team, the customer, support staff and project sponsor.
	To lead people and teams.
	Breaking down the work into distinct phases; in which each phase consists of a group of tasks.
	Setting down the logical sequence of activities and their interactions.
	To identify critical activities - those activities that must be completed on time if the entire project is to be completed on time.
	To schedule time and resources needed for each activity.
	To manage cost and cash flow.
	To determine the needed resources and check on the availability.
	To identify risks attached to the project. Then, plan, organize and control activities in such a way that risks are avoided or mitigated leading to a final result that satisfies the requirements of the project.

1.3 Role of a Project Manager

	To consider safety and quality aspects of the project.
	Review and report on progress.

Required Skills for Project Managers

The following are the required skills for a successful project manager:

	Highly intelligent with an excellent problem solving skills.
	Must be positive and enthusiastic.
	Must possess good leadership and team building skills.
	An effective decision maker and be able to come up with alternative plans when needed.
	Dynamic and must be patient.
	A good communicator and must be a good listener.
	Works well under pressure.