Faculty of Technology

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT

MANAGER
(Lesson 03)

Dr. (Eng.) T. Manori Perera

manori@sjp.ac.lk
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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this session, students should be able to:

• LO 2: Discuss the role of the project manager and the stages of the project lifecycle
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Content
• Who is the Project Manager?
• Role of a Project Manager
• Keys to be earned by a Project Manager?
• The Talent Triangle Focuses on Three Key Skill Sets
• Example of Project Manager’s Sphere of Influence
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The project manager is the person

Who is the Project Manager? assigned by the performing

organization to lead the team that
is responsible for achieving the
A person who does …… project objectives.
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Who is the Project Manager?

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Role of a Project Manager

• Project issues
• Disseminating project information • Implementing standard processes
• Mitigating project risk • Establishing leadership skills
• Quality • Setting expectations
• Managing scope • Team building
• Metrics • Communicator skills
• Managing the overall work plan

Process Responsibilities
People Responsibilities
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Keys to be earned by a Project Manager?

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The Talent Triangle Focuses on Three Key Skill Sets:

Technical project management (Technical Skills and

Knowledge)- The knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to
specific domains of project, program, and portfolio
management. The technical aspects of performing one’s role

• PM triple constraints
• Theoretical Framework
• PM tools and documents
• Personal Organization
• Task Management
• Critical Thinking
• Basic Software
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The Talent Triangle Focuses on Three Key Skill Sets:

Leadership (Interpersonal Skills)- The knowledge, skills,
and behaviors needed to guide, motivate, and direct a team,
to help an organization achieve its business goals.

• Communication
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Social Skills

Strategic and business management (Industry Experience)-

The knowledge of and expertise in the industry and
organization that enhanced performance and better delivers
business outcomes.
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Example of Project Manager’s Sphere of Influence

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QUIZ 1
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References
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of
knowledge (PMBOK guide). Project Management Institute, Inc., Newtown Square,
Pennsylvania, USA.
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