PMP Project Management Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards

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SponsorThe person who champions the project and is responsible for securing funding and resources
Customer Success ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project's deliverables meet the needs and expectations of the customers
Information Security OfficerA person responsible for ensuring that the project complies with information security policies and practices
Project CoordinatorAn assistant to the project manager who helps with administrative tasks and communication
Customer/UserThe person or group who will use the project’s product, service, or result
Executive SponsorA senior management person who provides high-level direction and support for the project
Governance BoardA group responsible for overseeing the governance aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards
Team MemberAn individual who actively works on project tasks and contributes to the project’s objectives
Project Support OfficerAn individual who provides support to the project team, including administrative, technical, and logistical assistance
Stakeholder ManagerA person responsible for managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
Project LeaderAnother term for the project manager, often used interchangeably
End UserThe ultimate beneficiary of the project's output who uses the product or service delivered by the project
Benefits ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project's benefits are realized and sustained over time
Financial ControllerA person responsible for managing the financial control aspects of the project, including auditing and compliance
Risk ManagerA person responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks
Vendor ManagerA person responsible for managing relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring that contractual obligations are met
Technical ConsultantAn external expert who provides technical advice and support to the project team
Business AnalystThe person responsible for identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems
Training ManagerA person responsible for managing the training aspects of the project, ensuring that end users and team members have the necessary skills and knowledge
Service Delivery ManagerA person responsible for managing the delivery of services provided by the project, ensuring that service levels are met
Risk CoordinatorA person responsible for coordinating risk management activities and ensuring that risks are effectively managed
Product OwnerThe person responsible for defining the features of the product and prioritizing the backlog (common in Agile projects)
StakeholderAn individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project
Operations CoordinatorA person responsible for coordinating the operational aspects of the project, ensuring that it aligns with organizational goals
Financial ManagerA person responsible for managing the financial aspects of the project, including budgeting and cost control
Communications LiaisonA person responsible for facilitating communication between the project team and stakeholders
Project Management Office (PMO)An organizational structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques
Community ManagerA person responsible for managing relationships with the community and ensuring that the project's impact is positive
Subject Matter Expert (SME)An individual with specialized knowledge or skills in a particular area who provides expertise to the project
Portfolio ManagerA person responsible for overseeing a collection of projects or programs that are grouped together to meet strategic business objectives
Project AdministratorAn individual who provides administrative support to the project manager and team, including documentation and reporting
Project SchedulerA person responsible for developing and maintaining the project schedule
Legal AdvisorA person responsible for ensuring that the project complies with legal and regulatory requirements
User Experience (UX) DesignerA person responsible for ensuring that the project deliverables provide a positive user experience
Project LiaisonA person responsible for coordinating activities and communication between the project team and external stakeholders
Scrum MasterA facilitator for an Agile development team, ensuring that the team follows Agile practices and values (common in Scrum)
Financial SponsorA person or group that provides the financial resources for the project
Health and Safety ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project complies with health and safety regulations
Project ExpediterA person who assists the project manager by ensuring that project tasks are completed on time
Sustainability ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project adheres to sustainability principles and practices
Resource ManagerA person responsible for allocating resources and managing their workload to ensure project needs are met
Project ManagerThe person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team responsible for achieving the project objectives
Steering CommitteeA group of high-level stakeholders who provide strategic direction and oversight for the project
Information ManagerA person responsible for managing the information and documentation aspects of the project
System ArchitectA person responsible for designing the technical architecture of a project
Test ManagerA person responsible for planning and managing the testing activities of the project to ensure deliverables meet the required quality standards
Compliance ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project adheres to organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Project TeamThe group of individuals performing the work of the project
Configuration ManagerA person responsible for maintaining the project's configuration management system, ensuring that all changes are tracked and controlled
Change ManagerA person responsible for managing the change management aspects of the project, including communication and training
Performance ManagerA person responsible for managing and optimizing the performance of the project team and resources
Human Resources ManagerA person responsible for managing the human resources aspects of the project, including staffing and team development
Project AnalystA person responsible for analyzing project performance and providing insights for decision-making
Contract AdministratorA person responsible for managing the administrative aspects of contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
Project MentorAn experienced project manager who provides guidance and support to less experienced project managers
Sponsoring OrganizationThe organization that owns the project and provides resources and support
Technical LeadA person responsible for leading the technical aspects of the project, including design and implementation
IT ManagerA person responsible for managing the information technology aspects of the project, including infrastructure and systems
ConsultantAn external expert who provides specialized knowledge or skills for the project
Functional ManagerA person who has management authority over an organizational unit within a functional organization, with responsibility for the work performance of employees
Strategic AdvisorA person who provides strategic guidance and advice to the project sponsor and team
Vendor/SupplierAn external entity that provides goods or services for the project
Project ControllerA person responsible for monitoring and controlling project performance, including tracking progress and managing changes
Deployment ManagerA person responsible for planning and managing the deployment of the project's deliverables into the operational environment
Quality Assurance (QA) ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project meets the required quality standards
Marketing ManagerA person responsible for managing the marketing aspects of the project, including market research and promotion
Cost EstimatorA person responsible for estimating the costs associated with the project and providing input to the project budget
Logistics ManagerA person responsible for managing the logistics aspects of the project, including supply chain and inventory management
Project SponsorThe person or group who provides resources and support for the project, program, or portfolio and is accountable for enabling success
Operations ManagerA person who manages the ongoing operations of an organization and may provide resources or information for the project
Customer Relationship ManagerA person responsible for managing relationships with the project's customers and ensuring their satisfaction
Quality Control ManagerA person responsible for overseeing the quality control activities of the project, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards
Program ManagerA person who manages a group of related projects in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually
Data AnalystA person responsible for analyzing project data and providing insights to support decision-making
Change Control Board (CCB)A group of stakeholders responsible for reviewing and approving changes to the project
Procurement ManagerA person responsible for acquiring goods and services from external suppliers
Budget ManagerA person responsible for managing the project budget, including forecasting and financial reporting
Service ManagerA person responsible for managing the delivery and quality of services provided by the project
Organizational Change ManagerA person responsible for managing the organizational change aspects of the project, ensuring that changes are effectively implemented and adopted
Sponsor CommitteeA group of high-level stakeholders who provide strategic direction and support for the project
Environmental ManagerA person responsible for ensuring that the project complies with environmental regulations and standards
Resource CoordinatorA person responsible for coordinating the allocation and utilization of project resources
Communications ManagerA person responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, and storage of project information