Top 5 Responsibilities of Project Management Professional! Communication Management – Plain Talker It is critical that a project manager be the conduit of all things factual, timely, and relevant. You are responsible for removing any ambiguity or confusion around a project through plain talk and crystal clear communication. A successful project manager also employs a smorgasbord of communication methods ranging from face-to-face meetings to group presentations. Schedule & Cost Management – Bottom Line Focuser Whether your projects bring in revenue or not, it is your responsibility to keep focused on the bottom line. You can do this in two ways. The first is to ensure you keep your projects within budget. Projects consume resources and resources cost money. You need to be a financial steward of these valuable resources and manage them carefully. Second, always look for opportunities to do things better, faster, and more affordably. Both of these efforts contribute to the bottom line of your company. Risk Management – Risk Averter Identifying, preventing, and mitigating risk is a key responsibility of project managers. You can have the best project plan in the world, but the moment it hits the open seas there is danger all around. You need to ensure your project remains viable in the event something catastrophic occurs. This can be accomplished by bringing up the topic of risk every time you meet about your projects. Issues Management – Obstacle Remover There are always going to be obstacles that will slow down your project. These typically include delayed approvals, administrative busy work, and making sure everyone has the right equipment, materials, and tools to do the job. Do your team a favour and stay one step ahead of them to clear the path. They will appreciate the fact that they can focus on what they do best while you focus on what you do best. Peoples Management – Morale Builder The project environment is a pressure cooker (typically). Things may not be going as planned and your team may be buckling. It is your responsibility to let some of the steam out so that they can get through tough times. Keep your team focused on the end goal, use levity and humour where appropriate, and always keep hope and morale high!