Project management is a combination of science and art that ensures successful delivery, using all available tools, from inception to closure. Successful implies, on-time, within budget, quality and scope completion. Keen business awareness is also expected of a successful project manager.
The management function of a project is divided into five distinct groups of management processes which we define as: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control, and Closure. A combination of soft and hard skills is required in each process to complete a project successfully. Among these skills are resource management, financial and budget management, effective use of project management software tools, stakeholder expectation management, and much more.
Project management involves much more than scheduling activities and writing reports. The focus of the project manager should be on the delivery of the project within the constraints of time, cost, and quality. At the same time, the project manager must think strategically to ensure the project’s product will deliver benefits to the organisation.
KEY FUNCTIONS of a cIDIc Project Manager:
- Scoping and planning of selected and initiated projects – Charter workshops will be scheduled, and Work Breakdown Structures will be developed to define a detailed scope.
- Development of Project Plans – The development of the project plan will be developed based on the preferred project methodology of the client.
- Scheduling – Project schedules will be developed and resources allocated.
- Progress Tracking – Progress tracking will be as per the client’s requirements.
- Progress and Status Reports – Reports will be issued within 24 hours after any progress meeting.
- Dashboards – Dashboards will be developed, and status reporting of the projects will be done monthly.
- Project Issues Management – Issues will be logged and managed and addressed
- Project Risks Management – Project Risks will be identified with contingency plans in place and managed for all projects.
- Project Incident Management – Record keeping of all incidents will be maintained.
- Project Decisions – All project decisions will be captured and managed as required.
- Project Management Change Control Process – The RFC process will be maintained to ensure an auditable process.
- Project Management Quality Control Process – Quality assurance will be managed by applying best practice and maintaining a quality assurance and control system.
- Project Management Best Practice advice to the project team members.
KEY FUNCTIONS of a cIDIc Project Administrator:
- Project Administration will include the following.
- Meeting arrangements
- Attendance Register
- Agenda and minutes of meetings
- Maintenance of project files and electronic backups on the server
If you require an outsourced Project Manager or any other business-related services, please do not hesitate to contact us