C1 M1- What does a project manager do?

Question 1

What do project managers do?

Answer 1

• Planning and organising- what is your project trying to accomplish, create project tasks.
• Managing tasks- manage tasks with team members and communicate Key Milestones to the larger team.
• Budgeting- managing costs.
• Controlling costs and other factors

Ensure that the project outcome is bringing value to the company.

Question 2

How does a project manager add value to an organization?

Answer 2

A project manager adds value by ensuring the project creates something valuable, such as a new service or improving an existing service to better meet customer needs.

Question 3

What are some factors that determine a project manager’s daily responsibilities?

Answer 3

A project manager’s tasks vary depending on the project, the industry, and the company they are working in.

Question 4

Why is creating project plans a key part of project management?

Answer 4

Project plans help set the tone of the project, keep everyone aligned, and move tasks along efficiently.

Question 5

Why is budgeting and controlling costs important in project management?

Answer 5

Managing the budget and controlling costs ensures the project stays on track and within budget, even when unexpected costs arise.

Question 6

What is a program?

Answer 6

A collection of projects.

Project is one single-focused endeavour, programs is managing multiple

projects simultaneosly

Question 7

What is a portfolio?

Answer 7

A portfolio is a collection of projects and programs across an entire organization.