You might hire a project manager to:
- Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
- Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget, collaborating with staff in various departments
- Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timeline, and cost to ensure that team can adhere to project requirements
- Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Four or more years of project management experience | Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 |
| Proven success working with all levels of management | Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills | Strong business acumen |
| Attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines | Good conflict resolution skills |
