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Strategist, scheduler, risk asseser, partener – all these skills in one person – the IT PROJECT MANAGER. Find out why you should have one!
Think of project coordination as solving jigsaw puzzles with numerous pieces and a time limit. Why use this metaphor? Like in jigsaw puzzles you need to put all the pieces together and consider each one before being able to complete the picture. When applying this to a website or an online store, these pieces are the project phases, the timeline, and the service functionalities.
The success of the project largely depends on the PM. He is responsible for the work of each department and liaising with the client. His domain is to plan and forecast every step. He understands the ever-changing nature of projects and can adapt to any new situation. Knowing how to react before something happens, he can ensure that nothing jeopardises the success of the realisation.
Let’s get back to our metaphor. Comparing the PM duties in web service implementation to the solving process of jigsaw puzzles.
Everything we just mentioned is just an outline of PM responsibilities. Sure it sounds like a lot for one person, right! But if you enjoy working with people and are not afraid to take on new challenges, every day is a breeze.
Even the most effective Project Manager will not be able to do much without a competent and integrated team. Collaboration and support between them is essential for project success in line with understanding client needs. Regardless of the situation, each team member knows it is better to keep PM informed of everything. With a relationship built on trust and open feedback, we can ensure smooth project implementation.
Imagine a situation where the PM is not involved in the project. One of the developers makes a mistake in the module code on which other functionalities of the online service are based. In the most pessimistic scenario, you can expect the following course of events:
Similar situation: one of the designers involved in your project has a creative block and cannot overcome it. His work will take more time than he estimates, and he does not communicate this to the Project Manager. Your contract with the agency is based on an hourly rate fee. Any delay in implementation will cost you additional money. There is also the possibility that you may not like the final effect. Likely there is a way to avoid such situations. With trust and an honest conversation between the Project Manager and the designer. If it happens, the Project Manager will be able to find a replacement for your project. Someone who can perform 100% that day; and help the other designer find something less demanding.
As you can see, for every action there is a PM reaction! And that is exactly the core of his role in online development projects. No project implementation can be safe without good coordination. PM helps put all those puzzle pieces together; he is the link between you and the project team. Thanks to his experience, you can be sure that the project will be completed on time and accurately. You will always be up to date on the project progress and the team; whose skills are tailored to your needs.
At Osom, we assign a dedicated Project Manager to each project to keep it on track and at your convenience. This way, you do not have to contact every department throughout the process to make sure everything is going according to plan; that is the PM’s job.
If you want to learn more about the importance of the PM role in the online service implementation process, check out our next article! We will talk about it in more detail there.
And if you are looking for a new website or online store, contact us today ๐ office@osomstudio.com
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