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    The document discusses the role of the project manager. It begins by stating the learning outcomes, which is for students to discuss the role of the project manager and the stages of the project lifecycle. It then defines the project manager as the person assigned to lead the team responsible for achieving project objectives. It lists the project manager's responsibilities as including issues, risk, quality, scope, metrics, and managing the overall work plan. It also notes their responsibilities in people management. The document outlines three key skill sets for project managers: technical project management skills, leadership skills, and strategic and business management experience. It provides examples of each. Finally, it includes a diagram of a project manager's sphere of influence.

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    The document discusses the role of the project manager. It begins by stating the learning outcomes, which is for students to discuss the role of the project manager and the stages of the project lifecycle. It then defines the project manager as the person assigned to lead the team responsible for achieving project objectives. It lists the project manager's responsibilities as including issues, risk, quality, scope, metrics, and managing the overall work plan. It also notes their responsibilities in people management. The document outlines three key skill sets for project managers: technical project management skills, leadership skills, and strategic and business management experience. It provides examples of each. Finally, it includes a diagram of a project manager's sphere of influence.

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    Faculty of Technology

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT


    MANAGER
    (Lesson 03)

    Dr. (Eng.) T. Manori Perera


    manori@sjp.ac.lk
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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.
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    Who is the Project Manager?


    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    Keys to be earned by a Project Manager?


    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    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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    University of Sri Jayewardenepura
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    Example of Project Manager’s Sphere of Influence


    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    QUIZ 1
    Faculty of Technology
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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

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