Project management is often responsible for various projects from conception to end. They seldom participate directly in the actions that produce the results, but rather will strive to maintain productive mutual interaction and progress of various in individuals in such a way that risk of failure is overcome.
A project manager is the clients representative and has to decide and implement the exact solutions and needs for the client. This is often based on knowledge of the product and firm they represent. The ability to adhere to the internal procedures of the client, and to form close associations with the representatives, is essential in securing the key issues from time, quality, and cost above all, client success can be attained.
In all fields, a successful project manager has to have the skills to envision the project in its entirety. From beginning to end. The ability to promote and engage in changes necessary for those goals to be realized.
All types of products and services are applicable from —vehicles, electronics, financial services, computer software, etc.— the implementation offered and directed are by a competent project manager.
Once time Scope and cost have been discussed it is up to the project manager to implement the parameters in which to proceed. Their activities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and analysis for the event or product
- Acquiring resources and staff
- Controlling all aspects of the execution
- Resolving any issues that may arise
- Prevention of any defects
- Responsible for quality is assured.
- Controlling changes and managing time efficiently’
- Communications
- Writing comprehensive plans for product or services.
One must have tenacity, drive including passion for success. However many companies and corporations every year employ outside consultants that specialize in specific fields of consultancy with a Business background. This added value on their market research will ultimately reflect on their company image or product image. Perhaps this demand is one reason for the high income that research consultants receive every year. A starting salary of $55,000 to $155,000 is not unheard of in this industry.
A 4-year B.A. in business or public relations will allow the Consultant to learn the basics of how to think like a Consultant and more important how to deliver solutions. The ability to read and decipher statistics while offering solutions is not an easy task however there is demand with new products and managing these products have become big business in this country.
