Project Manager Glossary Definition

A Project Manager is the person responsible for organizing project work, coordinating contributors, managing constraints, and guiding delivery toward the approved objectives.

The role varies by organization, but it commonly includes planning, communication, risk coordination, issue escalation, and progress reporting.

Related concepts include Issue.

PMO leaders, sponsors, and portfolio managers use this concept when coordinating investments, benefits, dependencies, governance, and organizational priorities.

Related concepts include Project Management Office, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Benefits Realization and Governance.