What does an entry-level project manager do?

Entry-level project manager common duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Project Manager: the central duty is to assist the project manager in any number of tasks related to the project lifecycle, including:

  • clerical duties

  • maintaining contact with clients and parties involved via email and phone calls

  • answering questions and concerns

  • preparing presentations, entering project data

• Create Project Plans: an entry-level project manager helps in the development of concrete, detailed plans for a project, including:

  • the schedule

  • the budget

  • outlining the duties of each team member

  • identifying project goals

  • setting a timeline for the project.

  • collaborating with various teams

  • hosting meetings to develop project plans

  • presenting a project plan to upper-level management to gain approval before starting the project.

• Monitor Project Progress: works closely to monitor each project they manage to ensure that projects:

  • remain on track

  • meet deadlines

  • stay under budget

  • develop according to plan.

• Report Project Results: once a project is complete, an entry-level project manager, in conjunction with the senior project manager, is responsible for gathering and documenting all project results and then reporting or presenting them to the appropriate parties. This usually includes clients and upper-level management.

  • They need to report on the success of the project and report any setbacks that were encountered and provide room for improvement.