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Project Manager

Related positions: Project Manager, Project manager specialist, Program manager, Project coordinator, Project leader, Project director, Project planner, Project scheduler, Project control officer, Project engineer, Project administrator

Overview

A Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects for an organization. They are responsible for coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

The main responsibilities of a Project Manager include developing project plans, managing budgets, allocating resources, managing timelines and schedules, monitoring progress, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring that the project meets the requirements and objectives of the stakeholders. Project Managers also communicate with stakeholders, team members, and other departments to keep everyone informed about the progress of the project.

Common tasks 

    TaskRelated trait(s)
    Defining project goals and objectives Goal Execution Detail-Oriented Planning
    Managing budgets and allocating resources, including assembling and managing a team. Goal Execution Detail-Oriented Planning Team Empathy Detail-Oriented Planning Inclusive Leadership 
    Assign tasks to team and monitor progress  Adaptable Leadership 
    Communicating project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including clients, team members, and upper management Active Listening 
    Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans, ensuring quality control measures are in place Adaptable Leadership Innovative Problem-Solving Authentic Reliability Execution Focus
    Maintaining project documentation, including project plans, timelines, and budget reports Execution Focus
    Managing changes in project scope, schedule, and budget Adaptable Leadership Innovative Problem-Solving
    Complying with rules and regulations Authentic Reliability
    Keeping in touch with recent developments in the area Continuous Growth Mindset

    Soft skills measured by TraitForward

    TraitNo of QuestionsCronbach’s  alpha (α)
    Team Empathy60.71
    Can they genuinely understand team members’ perspectives and respond to their needs with compassion and appropriate support?
    Continuous Growth Mindset70.78
    Do they consistently seek out new knowledge, skills, and experiences to improve their capabilities and apply these learnings to enhance project outcomes?
    Inspiring Leadership70.80
    Can they inspire and motivate their team members to achieve project goals through their vision, communication style, and personal influence?
    Adaptable Leadership60.75
    Can they effectively adjust their leadership approach and project strategies when faced with changing circumstances, requirements, or unexpected challenges?
    Goal Execution70.78
    Can they consistently turn plans into completed deliverables by maintaining focus and systematically pursuing objectives to completion?
    Execution Focus60.75
    Can they consistently complete tasks without procrastination, maintain attention on priorities, and address challenging work immediately rather than delaying it?
    Innovative Problem-Solving80.77
    Can they generate original solutions to complex problems that others might not see?
    Detail-Oriented Planning70.76
    Can they create and maintain comprehensive, accurate plans that account for all necessary details and contingencies in project execution?
    Active Listening80.71
    Can they truly focus on, comprehend, and respond meaningfully to team members and stakeholders, demonstrating they genuinely value others’ input and understand underlying needs?
    Influential Communication110.84
    Can they articulate ideas persuasively and clearly to influence stakeholders, motivate team members, and navigate complex project communications effectively?
    Inclusive Leadership90.71
    Can they create an environment where team members from diverse backgrounds feel valued, heard, and able to contribute their best work?
    Authentic Reliability80.71
    Can they be counted on to honor their commitments, take responsibility for their actions, and maintain consistent ethical standards even under pressure?
    *Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) determines the extent to which the questions consistently measure each trait and it is expressed as a number ranging between 0 and 1 . Higher values indicate higher agreement between questions.  A value of α equal to greater than .7 indicates acceptable reliability or internal consistency.  For more information on the psychometric properties of the solution, please click here.

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