This tag is for questions about what is part of a role on a project, for example what the a planner does, what a lead does, etc. This tag can also be applied to questions about methodologies, such as Scrum, where the question involves individual roles in that methodology.
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Is a Project Coordinator a Step closer to becoming a Project Manager?
So I understand that the Project Coordinator's main duties are to schedules the project, manages contracts and vendors, manages the resources (especially in construction projects), creates most ...
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Definition and distinctions between Project x Program x Portfolio x Product Managers
What are the definitions, distinctions and relationship between the following roles?
Project lead
Project Coordinator
Project Manager
Program Manager
Portfolio Manager
Product Manager (optional)
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Product Owner depending too much on the team
I am a Scrum Master for two different teams. The product owner of one of the teams left recently, so we have a new product owner. The team is fairly experienced with the product. Since the product ...
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Are there alternatives to “resource” for describing tech staff on projects?
I am a full-time developer; almost everywhere in project management we are listed as resources. Are there better terms to use other than resource?
I feel term resource has a connotation of being ...
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How to handle multiple suppliers in a PRINCE2 project?
Let's say you have two suppliers, one for software development and one for graphics design. It seems odd to have the Senior Supplier role filled by any one supplier.
When you have multiple suppliers ...
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Can somebody be his/her own Scrum Master in a programming company?
If a programmer in a small company wants to be his own Scrum Master, and Scrum teams are supposed to be self-organizing, does that mean no one can manage him? If that's true, then:
How can he manage ...
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In an agile consultancy, is the Client the Product Owner?
I'm interested in understanding how agile project management differs between a single product-focused team and a digital agency or software development consulting firm.
For starters, in a situation ...
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Release Team vs PM
In terms of releasing the code and separation of responsibilities, should it be the project manager or the release teams that inform the business of the releases? I believe it should be the release ...
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How to keep WIP down with swarming in Agile/Scrum teams?
We are practicing swarming in our Agile/Scrum teams. However, keeping WIP (Work in Progress) down continues to be a challenge. I am familiar with the theory, but I have some questions about the ...
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Right Resources For First Time Managers
My question is more of a management than a technical one. My boss gave me my first team project. I'm used to writing code by myself. This project will require that I manage a team including myself and ...
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Agile dsdm roles [closed]
I have learnt that a solution developer should understand the basic characteristics of the architecture in order to deliver software which works, performs and scale.
The tester needs to know more ...
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Solution developer and solution tester
Between a solution developer and a solution tester who must understand the IT architecture of a project in order to work.
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Agile roles management [closed]
Hi guys I have the following problem I need to choose a business sponsor,business visionary, business ambassador, solution developer and solution tester from the scenario:
John (is the marketing ...
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What's the difference between a project lead and a team lead
I'm a developer and I'm working in a small IT firm. I want to know what are common differences between a project lead and a team lead.
My background: in our company we have only lead programmers and ...
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Can separate roles in DSDM Atern be handled by the same person?
In the DSDM Atern project delivery framework roles fit into the following three categories:
Project Level
Solution Development Team, and
Other
The diagram below shows how an Atern team is ...
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Project Management and sales activities
Recently my company insists that the PM should be strongly engaged in sales activities like writing offers, negotiating with clients, supervising the sales process.
Sometimes it happens that the PM ...
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What exactly does Project Manager/Analyst mean?
I have this title in my company. Inside our firm they call me a PM but on my business card it says: Project Manager/Analyst
I am curious, what exactly does Manager/Analyst mean?
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Why can't the scrum master and the project manager be the same person?
How a scrum master does compare to a traditional project manager, and can either role coincide with the role of product manager or project sponsor / project owner?
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How to convince an employer you're worth more than you're being paid
Perhaps not the best wording of a question title, but it more or less sums up what I'm trying to ask. Basically, say you work for a company and do x, y and z to improve various aspects of the company; ...
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What's the exact definition of “Program Manager”?
I'm still confused with the title 'Program Manager' after I went through this site and searched over threads. Actually I haven't seen many 'Program Managers' in practice.
Is it a regular role in ...
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What personality traits suggest that a person should move towards project management?
I've just started as an intern for a big company, so this obviously doesn't immediately apply to me. I love programming, however, I'm still considering potential career paths I may be most suited ...
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What is an engagement manager - what does (s)he do?
Could anyone please give me a role description of an engagement manager? I think it should be the person internally responsible for getting a deal.
The more detailed the better. References are also ...
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Implementing scrum inside a real-world matrix organized software department
I'm working as a manager of the software department in our small sized company (~50 people).
I have three development teams, 3..4 Members each. One of the members in each team is in the role of the ...
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Minimum number of roles required in a project
I would be interested in understanding the scenarios where a Project Manager can handle a project with no other roles involved apart from the Executive.
What's the minimum number of roles required on ...
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How to handle somebody who does not take into account what is said to him ?
I'm facing a problem that is quite new for me, and want to discuss it. I have in my team a developer who doesn't take into account the directives that are given to him. He doesn't follow priorities ...
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In an agile process, should there be PMs in agile in the first place? Or Should they be replaced by a PO (Product Owner), or -may be- a Scrum Master?
Not to be confused with:
What role is there for a PM on an Agile project?
How does a Project Manager's job change when transitioning from waterfall to Agile?
In an agile process, where should ...
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What are the differences between project leader and project manager
Is there any difference between a project leader and a project manager? Is their involvement different in any aspect?
What are the tasks performed by project managers? What are the tasks performed ...
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Transitioning into a project management role
Many project managers start out as strong individual contributors, and end up as accidental project managers (filling in while the project manager is away, filling a need where a project manager is ...
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How can the role of QA maintain the alignment between the Business and IT?
In my previous organization there was a disconnection between the Business Operations and IT that always impacted the final derivable.
For some reason, the Business intent was not accurately ...
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At what point should a company decide to introduce a project manager role?
What criteria should a software company use to decide if they need to introduce a project management role into their team? From what I have seen, most companies start out with no project managers, ...
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How to appropriately balance project activities with support tasks
I have a small team of experts (12 staff) who do great project work. Unfortunately, their expertise makes them the go-to individuals on support tasks as well. The inability to focus on projects ...
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How can I tell when I need multiple 'tiers' of management?
Large projects and enterprises always seem to have various levels of management. There's usually a top committee that runs the overall direction and big-picture of the project, and one or more levels ...
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How to Avoid Micro-Managing a Software Development Team?
I've managed a few projects over the last few years, and one of the biggest challenges I face is avoiding becoming a micro-manager. I worked with a team once where I worked with a group of software ...
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What makes a great planner?
I would like to become better at planning in my role as PM and would like to know what makes a great planner?
I was told efficiency is an important attribute and im not sure if this is correct.
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How to transition away a bad developer?
The situation is: A developer has apparently been working on an important project for a year and hasn't been able to get the product in a commercially usable form.
Im sure there a plenty of ...
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Roles in Spiral Methodology
What are the Roles in the Spiral Methodology approach?
For example Scrum only has three roles 'scrum master', 'the team' and 'product owner'
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What is the difference between a project manager and developer manager?
What is the difference and when should a company have a project manager or a developer manager?
I found the following diagram but was further confused:
More specific question: In a small company ...
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How to resolve leadership conflicts in project?
How to resolve conflicts in project when:
No roles are clearly defined (eg. no project charter).
Project manager is sluggish / incompetent.
Technical people feel like more competent than PM.
Bit ...
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Whats the difference between a project manager and an IT manager?
What is the difference between these roles and where is the crossover? Is it possible to be both in particular jobs?
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What role is there for a PM on an Agile project?
Back before agile was everywhere, having a PM on all but the smaller projects was considered essential. Now, only the largest projects have people assigned to just in a PM capacity.
I guess I have ...
