It seems to be the Project Manager has to be a Superman or Wonderwoman. A quick learner who is knowledgeable in both business and technical arena. A leader and a good team player. Most importantly, one who can really work under extreme pressure to deliver results on time, on budget and perfect quality according to customer requirement.

Project Manager has to be someone who can communicate among all levels in the organisation and to be customer oriented.

It need the passion and interest in project management discipline to be a good Project Manager.

Project Manager Roles & Responsibilities

	Responsible and accountable for the entire project life cycle from initiation to closing
	Manage, lead, organize and control the project activities
	Report project progress to managment, customer and project team
	Ensures the success of the project and to be delivered on time, on budget with defined quality
	Ensures the scope of the project is well defined, jobs and responsibilities of team members identified
	Responsible for the overall creation, approval, updating and tracking of the project plan
	Manages the project to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality
	Keep track of the project milestones and project financials
	Manages the project priorities and resources utilization is optimum
	Ensures the progress of the project and issues are well communicated internally and externally
	Lead and motivate the project team members; Act as a mentor to the team
	Resolve conflicts among the project team members as well as external parties
	Identify and adopt project management methodology, standard, guideline and procedures
	Deliver project deliverables according to customer's contract or service level agreement
	Work with project office to ensure project documentation is in place and followed
	Ensures the successful closing of the project and hand over to owner
	Ensures the project achieves the defined objectives and goals
	Document the lessons learnt from the project

Project Manager Requirements

	Preferably university graduate with 5 years working experience
	Proven track record in successful and timely delivery of projects
	Understanding of established project management methodology
	(eg. PMI's PMBOK, PRINCE2, SEI's IDEAL)

	Possess Leadership quality and a good team player
	Proven People Management skill
	Good communication skill in both verbal and written
	Customer oriented
	Good Time management skill
	General knowledge of business, finance, legal and IT
	Analytical and forward thinking approach
	Emotional Resilience and Stress management skills
	Knowledge of Project Management tools
	Certification like PMP,  RegPM or PRINCE2 Practitioner