Project Manager

Background

A Project Manager plans, organizes, and oversees projects from start to finish. They work with teams to set goals, manage budgets and timelines, solve problems that come up, and make sure everything stays on track. They communicate regularly with team members and clients to keep everyone informed and working towards the same objectives.

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Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Project Manager→Programme Manager→Director of Project Management→Portfolio Manager

Courses

Publications

Project Management Institute (PMI) publicationsHarvard Business Review

Books

The Project Management Body of KnowledgeA Guide to the Project Management Body of KnowledgeThe Lean Startup

Movies

The Social NetworkMoneyball

Key Figures

Sheryl SandbergSatya NadellaSundar PichaiIndra Nooyi

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference658.4, 5.55For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Programme ManagerProject CoordinatorProject LeadDelivery Manager

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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