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Roleplayers

Project manager

Responsibilities

1.

Identify the project’s stakeholders

a)

Obtain the buy in of key stakeholders

b)

Manage the relationship with the stakeholder or client (in collaboration with the project owner)

2.

Guide and manage the project team

a)

Select the core team in collaboration with the project owner

b)

Determine the role and responsibilities of each team member and obtain agreement

c)

Work directly with the project administrator (PA)

d)

Provide regular, informal feedback to each team member

e)

Formally review each team member’s performance, as agreed with the team member

f)

Arrange team building sessions

g)

Acknowledge and reward performance and expectations exceeded.

3.

Manage the project

a)

Define the project

b)

Identify and manage the risks

c)

Manage the communication plan

d)

Allocate and obtain resources

e)

Monitor project progress

f)

Report on project progress

g)

Solve problems that interfere with project progress

h)

Identify changes to the scope of the project (change management)

i)

Control costs

j)

Deliver project deliverables achieving the expected quality standards.

 

Characteristics

1.

Attitude

 

Enthusiastic

Committed

Sufficient drive

Focused on success

2.

Personality traits

 

Flexible

Adaptable

Creative and imaginative

Self-disciplined

Well-organised

Confident

Ambitious

3.

Demonstrates visible initiative

4.

Has a wide range of interests

5.

Is assertive

6.

Can make decisions

7.

Can identify problems and facilitate solutions

8.

Has good communication skills and is a good listener

9.

Has good people and team building skills:

 

Respected by peers and management

Creates trust with team members and stakeholders

Inspires healthy team relationships

Keep team members focused on project objectives

Promotes motivational environment

10.

Has project management expertise:

 

Trained to use project management software and techniques

Experienced in project management processes and procedures

Roleplayers

Projects' Board

Steering Committee

Stakeholders

Project owner

Project manager

Project administrator

Project team

End-users

Client

Supplier