Project management is a very important component of any project. From planning a birthday party to developing a course, there are various components of project management that are applicable to each of these scenarios. To get a better understanding of project management, we must first understand what a project manager is.
According to the Project Management Institute, “Project managers are organized, goal-oriented professionals who use innovation, creativity, and collaboration to lead projects that make an impact” (PMI.org). Project managers recruit the best team members for the tasks in order to complete projects with the highest quality of work. Additionally, they coordinate project budgets, timelines, manage resources, and may even communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
In each of the roles outlined under the “EXPERIENCE” tab, you will see the important role of the project manager. Do keep in mind that in most cases, the title of project manager isn’t separate from the role assigned, but they work cohesively to accomplish the objectives. For example, an instructional designer does the role of a project manager, but their title is Instructional Designer. In order to understand the project manager role better and to improve in this ability, I am in the process of completing my professional certificate in Project Management.
The Project Management Institute is the industry leader in all things project management related. Please refer to it for more information as well as related resources.