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Project Managers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Project Managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate all activities and resources for projects in accordance with the agreed method, procedure, budget and specifications.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Problem-solving skills

Project Managers must be able to analyse problem and select the best ways to solve the problem.

Budget controlling knowledge and skills

Project Managers must be able to control budget for the project to ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively with limited resources.

Communication skills

Project Managers must have strong communication skills in order to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's degree

Experience

  • 5 to 8 years' relevant experience is required

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-$45,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$65,000

Monthly Salary $60,000-$80,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Project Managers are employed in different industries. They usually work in offices during regular business hours. They may have to visit clients' office and project sites.

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