Project Manager job description guide

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. This is a senior role at an organisation and requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.

An ideal Project Manager job description should capture the nuances and variation of this senior role, seeking multi-skilled and highly capable candidates.

What are the duties of a Project Manager?

As a role that focuses on completing a project as efficiently and promptly as possible, expect to see any of the following duties and responsibilities in a Project Manager job description:

Leading project planning sessions

Coordinating staff and internal resources

Managing project progress and adapt work as required

Ensuring projects meet deadlines

Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders

Designing and signing off on contracts

Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review

Designing risk mitigation plan

Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff

Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects

Managing large and diverse teams

What qualifications should a Project Manager have?

A great Project Manager usually has five or more years’ experience, and one or several formal qualifications. A Project Manager job description could include degrees in any of the following fields:

Engineering

IT or Computer Science

Business or Business Administration

Management

Additionally, Project Managers should possess high levels of the below skills to perform well in the role:

Written and verbal communication skills

Capacity to manage high stress situations

Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously

Leadership skills

Big-picture thinking and vision

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution skills

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Salary for Project Manager in Hong Kong

720000 - 1560000

25th percentile

720000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

1140000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

1560000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. Small companies: S < HK$ 50 million Midsize companies: HK$ 50 million ≤ M ≤ HK$ 150 million Large companies: L > HK$ 150 million

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