Fifteen Project Management Job Functions*

References: Lecture Note
•Define scope of project.
•Identify stakeholders, decision-makers, and escalation procedures.
•Develop detailed task list (work breakdown structures).
•Estimate time requirements.
•Develop initial project management flow chart.
•Identify required resources and budget.

•Evaluate project requirements.
•Identify and evaluate risks.
•Prepare contingency plan.
•Identify interdependencies.
•Identify and track critical milestones.
•Participate in project phase review.
•Secure needed resources.
•Manage the change control process.
•Report project status.


*Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies, “Building a Foundation for Tomorrow: Skills Standards for Information Technology,” Belleview, WA, 1999.