Role: Project Manager
The Project Manager leads the planning of the project, coordinates interactions with the Stakeholders, and keeps the project team focused on meeting the project objectives.
Role Sets: Basic Roles
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    Process Usage
    Main Description

    The person in this role:

    • Coaches the team to drive a successful outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer
    • Is accountable for the outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer
    • Is responsible for the evaluation of project's risks and for controlling those risks through mitigation strategies
    • Applies management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of tasks to deliver the desired result for a particular project in a timely manner
    Staffing
    Skills

    A person performing this role needs the following skills:

    • Leadership and team-building capabilities
    • Thorough experience in the software development lifecycle to coach, guide, and support other team members
    • Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques
    • Good skills in presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation
    Assignment Approaches

    This role is often played by a single person. It is difficult to have this role shared by multiple people, but it might not use all of a person's available time.