CHAPTER 5

The Project Analyst

“A leader’s accomplishments are directly related to the talentsand dedication of those performing the work.”

Q5.1 What is the project analyst’s job?
A5.1 The primary role of the project analyst (PA) is, simply stated, to help the project manager. By supporting the PM, the PA can significantly free up the project manager to become a more effective leader.

Primary duties of the PA

Q5.2 What are the primary duties of a project analyst?
A5.2 The PA:

  • Provides the primary interface with project management tools

  • Assists project members in the preparation of their plans

  • Collects member plans to create the project plan

  • Routinely analyzes the progress of plans

  • Plays a supporting role during project tracking ...

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