Effective project management requires a variety of abilities that include:
Plan the team, its tasks and the resources needed for the project.
Communication of the plan with members of the project team and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting the duration as well as the costs and quality required to meet the project goals.
Scheduling and changing the timeline of projects to account for any issues or changes in scope.
Documenting project results, assessing the effectiveness of the project and planning the transition to new projects.
Determining the project’s roles and assigning a team member to each task.
Breaking down huge, overwhelming projects into smaller and more manageable tasks.
Utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create visual timelines, plan out tasks alter schedules, and link tasks.
Collaboration with different team members and stakeholders to better be aware of their needs, concerns and expectations.
Create a clear, shared vision and communication plan to ensure that everyone in the team know the goals of the project and how they align with the goals of the company, and what their role is in delivering on those objectives.
Ensure that all project team members, stakeholders and other interested parties are involved throughout the entire process, from planning to completion.
Ensure that all aspects of the project, including deliverables, communications, as well as risk management are documented and archived for future reference.
When the project is finished, an effective project manager monitors any outstanding invoices and organizes an end-of-project meeting to discuss the project’s accomplishments or to discuss ways that similar projects can be improved.