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A project manager is responsible for overseeing the completion of a project. They must ensure the right people are assigned to tasks related to the project and that the deadlines for each tasks completion is met.
Deadlines play a huge role in a project manager's day-to-day activites so the ability to meet them is crucial. A project manager must also be able to work well with people, be an effective communicator, and possess excellent management skills.
Project managers usually use project management software in order to help manage all the different tasks and deadlines that make up a project. A certification or degree in project management is often required in order to begin a career in this field.
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| Project Management Job Duties: Project managers work with project management software ensuring that tasks and deadlines are met. They also work with the top-level management to plan projects. They must ensure that the project is completed at the appropriate level of quality and within a set budget in addition to on-time. |
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Project Management Work Environment: Project managers typically work in an office setting. They may hold meetings and should be comfortable speaking and managing a team of people. They spend a large portion of their day at a computer.
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Project Management Salaries: The salary range for project managers falls between $63,345 to $98,967 according to payscale.com 2009 salary estimates.
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