The role of the Project Manager is to ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget and in accordance with project requirements. Plans are developed, appropriate resources are assigned and actions coordinated. Progress is monitored to ensure that the system is implemented in a controlled manner and to plan.

Key Project Manager Responsibilities include:

To plan and manage the project

Identify all phases of the project and the associated tasks
Assign appropriate resources


To drive the project in line with agreed plans

Ensure activities happen as planned


To report progress and issues

Manage the rolling issues list
Organize and report at weekly progress meetings


To escalate any issues as required

Either to the client team leader or STT President
Identify risks, potential impact and countermeasures
To maintain the appropriate records to manage progress against plan
Maintain time records and update the project plan


To ensure that the project remains in scope

Issue change orders for additional work requested outside of scope of the project plan