A project manager is someone employed to oversee project of a wide variety and, therefore, need to be extremely organised, personable and have a keen attention to detail. The role is prominent within the construction, arts and IT industries, where specific projects are undertaken over a period of time with set goals and budgetary requirements to be fulfilled.
The primary aim of a project manager is to ensure that the client’s needs and requirements are adhered to and that the overall project is completed in a timely manner. It is also the job holder’s responsibility to ensure the project does not go over budget. This role requires a high level of communication skills to deal with multiple contractors, workers and clients and an calm disposition under pressure
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of a person employed in this role include liaising with a range of professionals that are employed on the project, providing independent and professional advice to clients, as well as keeping track of standards, accounting and safety checks.
A project manager holds a senior role in their industry and will always have many years of experience in their chosen field. Some of the more successful job holders earn in excess of £80,000 a year.

• Be able to manage financial matters
• Be able to utilize computer applications including Microsoft Project
• Have excellent team, leadership and organizational skills
• Be able to negotiate very well
• Be able to create new relationships and network with industry professionals
• Have strong stress management capabilities
• Be adaptable and professional
• Be able to delegate responsibilities
• Be able to prioritize tasks
• Be able to resolve conflicts
• Be level headed and calm
• Be respectful of different perspectives
• Be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds

The qualifications of a project manager are dependent on the industry they are in. These managers must have a first degree, but it is equally important to have academic knowledge of project management. Qualifications are sometimes dependent on the level of their responsibility or position.
Though employers value their qualifications, they are more concerned with the skills that project managers possess. Projects demand competent individuals who can lead, delegate, and plan. They must be flexible and reliable. Key of all skills is financial know how. Expenditure is a significant issue in managing projects, and project managers must be able to minimizing the budgets on a project. It is good for project managers to have prior experience working on projects, learning the requisite skills.