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.
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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