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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Project Manager (PM)

The person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team responsible for achieving project objectives.

Definition

The PM integrates work, leads and develops the team, engages stakeholders, and manages constraints and risk. Influence ranges from low in functional organizations to high in projectized ones.

Example

The PM negotiates with a functional manager for a database specialist for six weeks.

Exam tip

On PMP questions the PM acts proactively: assess impact, consult the plan, then involve stakeholders.

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