WHY HIRE AN EXTERNAL PROJECT MANAGER?
When it comes to planning or launching a new larger project, it’s easy to think that project can be managed internally. And it can be in some cases, but definitely not in all.
Most of the time, we see projects being handled internally by the employees who are already overburdened or lacking in project management experience and this results in project coming in over the budget or/and the deadline.
The wise thing to do is to hire an external expert who will either manage your new project or will coach your team on how to properly manage projects.
An external expert in project management will know which tools and skills are good to use for a certain project. An expert project manager will come with the right background, so that planning, scheduling and budgeting will be performed perfectly.
Most of the time, we see projects being handled internally by the employees who are already overburdened or lacking in project management experience and this results in project coming in over the budget or/and the deadline.
The wise thing to do is to hire an external expert who will either manage your new project or will coach your team on how to properly manage projects.
An external expert in project management will know which tools and skills are good to use for a certain project. An expert project manager will come with the right background, so that planning, scheduling and budgeting will be performed perfectly.
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
Project Life Cycle which is common to all projects regardless of size or complexity and compare project plans for common elements.
The sequence of activities from the beginning of a project to its completion is essentially the same, whether we are talking about a small two- or three-day project or a large project that will span several months. These activities can be grouped into four different phases as seen on the picture below.
The sequence of activities from the beginning of a project to its completion is essentially the same, whether we are talking about a small two- or three-day project or a large project that will span several months. These activities can be grouped into four different phases as seen on the picture below.
Please note that over the time, you will hear different naming for these phases, but the core essence of them remains the same, no matter the naming.
WHAT WILL THE PROJECT MANAGER DO?
Professional Project managers will do much more than just handling project activities; they will give the structure to the project, streamline your operation and will leave you will an excellent framework for future growth.
Here are 5 the most important activities of a project manager:
1. Defining Project Scope
2. Organization
3. Communication
4. Cost & Time Management
5. Monitoring
Here are 5 the most important activities of a project manager:
1. Defining Project Scope
- understanding the project and the requirements
- defining project plan, schedule, budget and other resources
- choosing the right tools and equipment
2. Organization
- breaking down the project into smaller tasks and activities
- assigning tasks to the team members
3. Communication
- making sure that the communication line is always open
- filling the gap between stakeholders, management and the project team
4. Cost & Time Management
- negotiating reasonable milestones and deadlines among management, stakeholders and the project team
- handling changes that can affect project budget, deadline or the quality of the project
5. Monitoring
- throughout a project continually measuring, evaluating and correcting
What will you get with a professional project manager?
- Cost & Time Savings
- Focus
- Full Risk Management
- Project Control Flow
- Excellent Team Motivator
- Completing the project on time and on budget
- End product of high quality
- Conflict management
- Team integrity
- Full project documentation
- and much more...
But, does a project manager needs to be a field expert?
Of course not!
Expert Project Managers are skilled with great organizational skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Therefore, in whichever industry they are operating, these high valued skills will make them effective in any field.
Expert Project Managers are skilled with great organizational skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Therefore, in whichever industry they are operating, these high valued skills will make them effective in any field.
The best managers don't have to be subject matter experts, they can manage anything or anyone in any field at any time anywhere.
- Steve Wozniak
Leading companies are already hiring external experts in project management for their most mission-critical projects.
Are you also interested in hiring an external expert which will help you in delivering your project more efficiently and smoothly?
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Are you also interested in hiring an external expert which will help you in delivering your project more efficiently and smoothly?
Click below and book a meeting with us!
