Software Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Project planning involves estimating several characteristics of a project and then planning the project activities based on these estimations.
• Project planning is done with the utmost care and attention.
• A wrong estimation can result in schedule slippage.
• Schedule delay can cause customer dissatisfaction, which may lead to a project failure.
• Before starting a software project, it is essential to determine the tasks to be performed and properly manage the allocation of tasks among individuals involved in the software development.
• Hence, planning is important as it results in effective software development.
• Project planning is an organised and integrated management process, which focuses on activities required for successful completion of the project.
• It prevents obstacles that arise in the project, such as changes in project or organisation's objectives, non-availability of resources, and so on.
• Project planning also helps in better utilisation of resources and optimal usage of the allotted time for a project.
• For effective project planning, in addition to a very good knowledge of various estimation techniques, experience is also very important.