Project management services specialize in planning, coordinating, and executing projects according to specific requirements and constraints. They perform some or all of the activities related to project work, from conceptualization to completion.
Project Management Process
Project management begins with planning to achieve a goal. Many questions about a project must be considered before the project even begins:
- Why is the project being initiated?
- What problem is being solved?
- Who are the project’s stakeholders? (The stakeholders are the “customers” of the project as well as anyone else that may be impacted.)
- How does the project fit in with the organization’s goals and priorities?
- When is the target date of completion for the project?
Project Management Tools
A project can be organized and tracked using special tools. Tools used to track projects can be as simple as charting progress on a whiteboard or as complex as specialized project management software. A project manager can create charts in word processing or spreadsheet programs or use specialized software. Some examples of project management tools include:
- Dashboards
- Gantt charts
- Project scheduling
- Resource planning
- Team collaboration
- Time recording and tracking
- Issue tracking
- Project reporting
