Project Manager Job Description
Program managers oversee scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of organizational programs. They may aid with proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance. Proposal preparation may include assisting with plans, specifications and financial terms of the contract. They may assist with business development initiatives.
Program managers ensure master plans and schedules are followed, developing solutions to program challenges, and directing others for successful completion of project on time and on budget.
Job Responsibilities
· Establish overall performance standards for projects, project managers and their teams.
· Assign project managers, team members or other staff to various tasks or phases of work in the life cycle of multiple projects or products.
· Supervise project managers and the training and work of production, design and also development staff.
· Track performance of members of various project teams or groups to assess compliance with budgetary, time and other requirements.
· Purchase or request or work with project managers to purchase or request needed supplies, equipment or services within budgets or limits set by upper-level management or the organization.
· Review work product of teams for compliance with organizational objectives and goals.
· Report progress of work, goals, problems and other issues to supervisors, upper-level management or boards of directors or committees responsible for oversight.
· Review news, regulations and updates related to the organization’s products, services or programs.
· Formulate and implement plans for recovery, alteration of work or otherwise handling emergencies, disruptions of programs, production or project schedules and unanticipated events.
