What a Project Manager Does
A project manager’s job is to drive projects from start to finish, with a specific focus on timelines, goals, and budgets. A project manager can work with multiple teams, across various departments, and even with individual clients.
A project manager can help a budding entrepreneur get hyper-focused, or assist a growing organization to free up more time for the executive team to focus on the big-picture. Learn more about the 5 Phases of Project Management
PRO TIP: Hire a project manager before your team passes 10 employees. A project manager can immediately start building value and prepare you for growth. Typically companies start looking for project managers when they’re already hurting for one.
The Value of a Great Project Manager
Hiring a project manager is critical, but as a business owner, only you know what they’ll be able to do for you or your project. You’ll want to consider the stage and needs of your company when looking for a project manager.
Here are key benefits a project manager can offer:
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Monitor a budget and come in under estimates
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Help founders transition to big-picture focus
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Help founders get organized and create targeted tasks
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Keep business owners focused, accountable and motivated
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Take management off the executive team’s plate
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Remove administrative tasks from employee workload
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Facilitate teamwork between multiple departments
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Communicate clearly top-down and bottom-up
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Manage client expectations
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Keep projects within scope and on target
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Manage timelines, hours, and deadlines
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Maximize efficiency
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Minimize cost
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Sam will not only guide you down the right path to make you more efficient, he will upgrade your thought process. I’ve been working with Sam a little over the year now and I must say the amount of growth I’ve experienced is noticeable to others."
— Gio Casimir, President Devon Smith Photography