In project management, there are several key people involved, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. Here’s an overview of the main participants:
1. Project Sponsor
- Provides financial resources and strategic direction.
- Approves major project decisions and milestones.
- Supports the project manager in overcoming obstacles.
2. Project Manager
- Oversees planning, execution, and completion of the project.
- Manages project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
- Acts as the main point of communication between stakeholders.
3. Project Team Members
- Specialists and professionals responsible for executing project tasks.
- Contribute technical expertise in different project phases.
- Report progress to the project manager.
4. Stakeholders
- Individuals or groups impacted by the project (internal & external).
- Can include customers, executives, suppliers, and regulators.
- Their needs and expectations must be managed throughout the project.
5. Business Analyst
- Defines project requirements and ensures alignment with business goals.
- Bridges the gap between technical teams and business needs.
6. Scrum Master (in Agile projects)
- Facilitates Agile processes and removes team obstacles.
- Ensures adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
7. Product Owner (in Agile projects)
- Defines project vision and prioritizes tasks in the product backlog.
- Works closely with stakeholders and the development team.
8. Functional Managers
- Oversee department resources assigned to the project.
- Ensure alignment between project work and organizational goals.
9. Risk Manager
- Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks.
- Develops contingency plans to manage uncertainties.
