Typical Business Title(s): Engineering Project Management, Project Manager, Software Delivery Manager
Definition: Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Liaise with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Set priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
D2 applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience and may drive other professionals to achieve operational objectives, most of the time in a mono expertise area.
Responsibilities typically include
- Managing projects or processes, working independently with general supervisio
- If people manager, setting goals and objectives for team members and managing performance for achievement of operational result
- If not people manager, broad knowledge of job area is expecte
- Problems faced may be difficult but not always comple
- Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports if any, customers and stakeholders