Description
Business and financial project management professionals manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, marketing, human resources.
Tasks
- Finds out what the client or company wants to achieve
agrees timescales, costs and resources needed
draws up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of the project
selects and leads a project team
negotiates with contractors and suppliers for materials and services
ensures that each stage of the project is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards
reports regularly on progress to the client or to senior managers
Entry Requirements
Entry may be via a degree or postgraduate qualification in project management or a subject relevant to the particular sector or via significant relevant work experience in that sector.