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Key Competencies of a Project Manager

Last Updated on January 12, 2022 By Methew Harbor Leave a Comment

Project management is the art of handling the project to deliver the planned results within the set time frame and budget. Projects do not execute as planned; there always exists the chance of certain elements that may cause a lag in project execution. Therefore, project management plays a vital role that can determine the success or failure of the project. 

What Does a Project Manager Do?

Think of a project manager as a General in the army, which fires up the team, collects all the necessary information and tools, commands the troops, and monitors the whole process. Similar roles are attributed to project managers but in a more corporate domain.

Companies that don’t have a project manager have no direction. They are clueless regarding the strategic direction and their organizational goals. A good project manager is, therefore, the heart and soul of any company. They cannot survive without it.

Care must be taken that a good project manager should correlate with the organizational theme. You don’t want to have a football manager for a corporate structure. Experience, education, charm, and personality also play a pivotal role in determining the success of a project manager.

6 Essential Traits of Good Project Manager

Assertive Communication Skills: Project managers are always busy on the phone. It is observed that 90% of project managers spend their time communicating with others. Project managers must have strong communication skills and a good grip on the subject matter to direct orders and negotiations.  

Adept Knowledge of Risk Management: Risk management is an essential tool for project execution. Evaluating risks beforehand can help the project manager to plan the preventive measures. Corporate structures cannot work without risk analysis. It is a bonus if your project manager is good at risk management in the organization.

Strong Leadership Abilities: A good project manager leads from the start. Leadership qualities are therefore a must for a project manager. If the team feels that the project manager is lagging in performance, ultimately, their performance will go down. Leadership qualities do not mean being strict with the team; it is like being more appropriate.  

 Professional Negotiation Skills: The project manager is the overall captain of the ship. He is responsible for client negotiation and as well as communication with the organizational heriachry. A strict project manager with no negotiating skills will never cope with client requirements and will lag in customer satisfaction.  

 Sound Organizational and Planning Skills: Executing the project is not an easy job. A lot of planning is required to achieve the expected outcomes. Since a lot of budgets are involved in it, everything needs to be perfectly planned. The project manager should know the competence level of his team so he can utilize them in the best of effort.

Adept Technical Skills: Technical skills are of vital importance for project management. A good manager with sound technical skills can serve better, as he knows the rules of the game. Companies also prefer those project managers that are both technically and managerially strong.

Knowledge of Organizational Background: Good knowledge of organizational background is a prerequisite for a good manager. It gets him to understand more about the organizational goals, company mission, and behavioral patterns of people.  

An Eye on the Future: Good Project managers always set the eye for technical advancements. Getting known with the best and latest trends can help to introduce new tools of automation and process optimization.  

Corporate Structures are getting more and more professional these days. There is a dire need for such professionals that can uplift the team spirit and push them to the limits. It is only possible when you have an excellent ‘Project Manager’ in your team.

matt harbour
Methew Harbor

Matthew is a Co-Founder at BusinessFinanceArticles.org. Matthew was a floor manager at a local restaurant in Wales. He lost his job after the pandemic and took initiative to make a team and start the project.

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