Role: Project Manager |  |
Leads the planning of the project, coordinates interactions with the stakeholders, and keeps the project team focused on meeting the project objectives.
Role Sets: OpenUP Roles
Relationships
Additionally Performs | Define Vision Outline the Architecture Refine the Architecture
Modifies | Project Plan Work Items List Risk List Iteration Plan
Main Description
This role: Coaches the team to drive a succesful outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer. Is accountable for the outcome of the project and the acceptance of the product by the customer. Is responsible for the evaluation of project's risks, and controling these risks through mitigation strategies. Applies management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of tasks in order to deliver the desired result for a particular project in a timely fashion.
Staffing
Skills | A person performing this role needs the following skills: Leadership and team building capabilities. Thorough experience in the software development lifecycle to coach, guide and support other team members. Proficient in conflict resolution and problem solving techniques. Good in presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation.
Assignment Approaches | This role is often played by a single person. This role is difficult to share with others, but might not consume all of a person’s availability.
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