Ch3 - The Role of the Project Manager Flashcards
Name three key responsibilities of a project manager.
Planning, executing, and closing the project.
What is stakeholder management in project management?
The process of managing the expectations and engagement of those involved in or affected by the project.
What is a project manager’s role in risk management?
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
What does a project manager do during the initiation phase?
Defines the project scope, objectives, and stakeholders.
Define the term “scope management.
Ensuring that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
How does a project manager ensure quality in a project?
By developing and implementing quality management plans and ensuring adherence to standards.
What is the importance of communication in project management
Effective communication ensures that project information is distributed appropriately to stakeholders.
What is the project manager’s role in team management?
Building, leading, and motivating the project team.
What are the key deliverables of a project manager during the planning phase?
Project management plan, risk management plan, schedule, and budget.
Describe the project manager’s responsibility in resource management.
Ensuring the project has the necessary resources and managing them efficiently.
What is the role of a project manager in conflict resolution?
o mediate and resolve conflicts within the team to keep the project on track.
How does a project manager manage time in a project?
By creating a project schedule, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary.
What is earned value management (EVM)
technique used to measure project performance and progress.
What is the significance of stakeholder engagement in project management?
Engaging stakeholders helps to secure their support and ensures their needs are met.
How does a project manager use EVM?
To assess project health by comparing planned work with completed work and expenditures.
What is the importance of a project charter?
It formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager the authority to use resources.
What does a project manager do during the execution phase?
Manages and leads the project team, communicates with stakeholders, and ensures project deliverables are met.
What is change management in the context of project management?
The process of managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
What are the primary skills a project manager should have?
Leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time management.
How does a project manager handle changes in a project?
By evaluating the impact, getting approval, and updating the project plan accordingly.
What is the significance of closing a project?
Ensures that all project work is completed, deliverables are accepted, and resources are released.
How does a project manager ensure successful project closure?
By completing all project deliverables, obtaining formal acceptance, and conducting post-project evaluations.
What is the difference between a project and an operation?
A project is temporary with a specific goal, while an operation is ongoing and repetitive.
Define “scope creep.”
Uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a project’s scope.
