Explore the fascinating world of project management roles at NiaDelta, where you'll discover the various types of Project Managers who navigate the seas of innovation, leadership, and strategy to drive our projects to success. Each role is a vital part of our crew, contributing unique skills and expertise to our grand journey.
Types of Project Managers
During the project initiation phase, the project manager acts as a Scout. They define the project at a high level in order to demonstrate its business value. They secure buy-in from key stakeholders and prove that the project is feasible. They demonstrate why the project is necessary and what benefit it will bring.
Here are the deliverables:
Client requests for a service
Identify key stakeholders and pitch the project
Create and build the project plan
Project manage the discovery process
Run a feasibility analysis
Run Steer-Co meetings
Assemble the team and tools
In this phase, the project manager acts as an Architect. They build the plan and systems for the project. They define specific objectives, deliverables, and timelines in more detail. They get ready to launch the project. In the process of launch, they refine the plan so that it is repeatable. After launch, they build a playbook for future iterations of the project.
Here are the deliverables:
Define project objectives
Detail the deliverables and owners
Set up reporting mechanisms
Set up and run internal and external project team meetings
Build a project plan or work plan
Identify roadblocks
Allocate resources
Manage timelines for effective project delivery
Future Proofing - build a playbook which is a project plan template for future iterations
In this phase, the project manager acts as a Custodian. They are responsible for maintaining the project so that it runs smoothly. They follow the playbook and manage timelines and resources. They are also responsible for ensuring that the playbook is updated in a systematic manner.
Here are the deliverables:
Run internal and external project meetings
Manage resources, timelines and deliverables
Maintain reporting mechanisms
