Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. This is a senior role at an organisation and requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.

An ideal Project Manager job description should capture the nuances and variation of this senior role, seeking multi-skilled and highly capable candidates.

What are the duties of a Project Manager?

As a role that focuses on completing a project as efficiently and promptly as possible, expect to see any of the following duties and responsibilities in a Project Manager job description:

Leading project planning sessions

Coordinating staff and internal resources

Managing project progress and adapt work as required

Ensuring projects meet deadlines

Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders

Designing and signing off on contracts

Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review

Designing risk mitigation plan

Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff

Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects

Managing large and diverse teams

What qualifications should a Project Manager have?

A great Project Manager usually has five or more years’ experience, and one or several formal qualifications. A Project Manager job description could include degrees in any of the following fields:

Engineering

IT or Computer Science

Business or Business Administration

Management

Additionally, Project Managers should possess high levels of the below skills to perform well in the role:

Written and verbal communication skills

Capacity to manage high stress situations

Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously

Leadership skills

Big-picture thinking and vision

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution skills

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Salary for Project Manager

600000 - 1366000

25th Percentile

600000

The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

780000

The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

1366000

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

Salary range based on three percentiles. The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits, and Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF).

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