Project Management

Software project management is aimed to ensure that the software is delivered on time, within budget and schedule constraints, and satisfies the requirements of the client.

Management of software projects is different from other types of management because:

• Software is not tangible
• Software processes are relatively new and still “under trial”
• Larger software projects are usually “one-off” projects
• Computer technology evolves very rapidly

who is a Project manager?

A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement, and execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, defined start, and a defined finish; regardless of industry.

Roles of Project Manager

The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. Some important roles of a project manager as follow:

• Coordinator
• Planner
• Leader
• Communicator
• Negotiator
• Controlling
• Motivating a project team

Planner

The project manager has a huge responsibility to organize and manage the project. Planning is instrumental in meeting project deadlines, and many projects fail due to poor planning, Good project managers define the project’s scope and determine available resources. Projects are naturally unpredictable, so good project managers know how to make adjustments along the way as needed before the project reaches its final stages.

Controlling
Clients usually judge a project’s success or failure on whether it has been delivered on time. Therefore, meeting deadlines are non-negotiable. Good project managers know how to set realistic deadlines, and how to communicate them consistently to their teams.

Coordinator
As a project manager, he needs to organize events or activities and to negotiate with others in order to ensure they work together effectively.

Leader
Leadership is both a research area and a practical skill encompassing the ability of an individual or organization to “lead” or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations.

Communicator
As a Project manager, he is able to convey or exchange information, news, or ideas, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

Motivating a Project team 
Good project managers don’t get their teams bogged down with elaborate spreadsheets, long checklists, and whiteboards. Instead, they put their teams front and center. They develop clear, straightforward plans that stimulate their teams to reach their full potential.

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