Project Management Specialist

Also called: Implementations Management Specialist, Planning Development Specialist, Project Administrator, Project Communications Officer, Project Controller

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Project management specialists analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per-project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Produce and distribute project documents.
Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Recruit or hire project personnel.
Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.
Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
Schedule or facilitate project meetings.
Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.