What is a project manager? What are the job responsibilities?
C.S. In general, the job responsibility of the project manager is to manage the project. That is, he or she manages the resources, schedules, and cost elements to achieve the objectives of the project. Within the NASA community, there are two general kinds of programs: science and technology. The responsibility of the project manager of a science program like Genesis is to focus on achieving the science objectives. The responsibility of a project manager of a technology program is primarily to develop the technology or a proof of concept. A.K. What kinds of people help you do your job? C.S. Within the Genesis project structure there are two kinds of support: technical and business. In the technical arena I am assisted by the seven heads of the IPTs (Integrated Product Teams). These IPT heads are responsible for their portion of the project. I mean that, end-to-end, they’re responsible for their deliverables, i.e., they are accountable for their product, schedule, and cost. These seven
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