CHAPTER 1

The Project Manager

“Shallow men believe in luck.Strong men believe in cause and effect.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson, American author, poet, and philosopher

Q1.1 Can you briefly describe the project manager’s job?
A1.1 The project manager (PM) directs the planning and execution of a project and is held personally accountable for the success of the project. The PM is a nurturer of projects.

Primary duties of the project manager

Q1.2 What are the primary duties of a project manager?
A1.2 The project manager:

  • Is fully accountable for the project

  • Applies lessons learned from past projects

  • Ensures that project roles and responsibilities are well defined

  • Leads the project planning activities

  • Leads the project tracking and problem-management ...

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