A project manager is a professional in the field of project management.
Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and
execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, defined
start and a defined finish; regardless of industry. Project managers are first
point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the
heads of various departments in an organization before the problem
escalates to higher authorities, as project representative.
Project management is the responsibility of a project manager. This
individual seldom participates directly in the activities that produce the
result, but rather strives to maintain the progress, mutual interaction and
tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure,
maximizes benefits, and minimizes costs.
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