Effective project management requires a combination of abilities that include:

Plan the team, work, activities, and resources to complete the project.

Communication of the plan with project team members and other stakeholders.

Estimating and budgeting the amount of time as well as the costs and quality required to achieve the goals of the project.

Schedule and adjust the project timeline to accommodate delays or changes to the scope.

Documenting project results, assessing project effectiveness, and planning the transition to the next project.

The project’s responsibility is defined and assigning each task to an individual member of the team.

Breaking up large projects that are overwhelming into smaller, more manageable tasks.

Utilizing tools like Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create visual timelines for tasks, plan them out or schedules, as well as to adjust schedules and link tasks.

Collaboration with other project team members and stakeholders to understand their needs, concerns and expectations.

Creating a clear, shared vision and a communication strategy to ensure all team members are aware of the project’s goals and how they are aligned with the company’s objectives, and what their contribution to achieving those objectives.

Assuring that all team members and their stakeholders are actively involved throughout the project from the beginning to the end.

Document and store all aspects of a particular project, such as deliverables, communication, and risk management.

A competent project manager will follow-up on any outstanding invoices, and schedule a wrap-up meeting to discuss the successes of the project and ways similar projects could be improved.

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