7 Signs you'd make a fabulous project manager

You might be wondering if you have what it takes to be a fabulous project manager, then read on. Parallel Project Training have compiled a list of 7 signs that you might have the project management skills to be a fabulous project manager.

1.You take time to get to know your team 

One key skill that a good project manager has is great communication skills, but really it goes beyond that. A great project manager understands the project is about everyone in the team and not just themselves. They know the strengths and weaknesses of each of their team members and they play to them to help ensure the project is successful.

2.You keep people in the loop

A good project manager actually looks forward to those weekly meetings, seeing how everyone has progressed and how the project is moving along. They understand that keeping everyone in the loop is vital to the project and they are more than happy to ensure that this is what happens.

3.You are always available

Whether the project has just begun or is approaching its deadline you are the type of person who will regularly check in to make sure that your team are on schedule. You will be available for any problems that might occur and will be happy to help if, or when, they do.

4.You can speak on behalf of your team

Whether you are needed in a meeting or to discuss the project over the phone you have the confidence to be able to discuss progress at any time. Because you have been talking to your team on a regular basis and are always fully up to date on exactly where the project is up to you are able to take these meetings with only a few minutes preparation.

5.You can identify the necessary parameters

You understand that it is important to define the scope of the project rather than offering things that really will not be attainable within the appropriate timeframes. This ensures that the expectations you set are realistic feasible and not outside the appropriate goals for the project.

6.You ask for help where necessary

You are fully aware that despite your role as project manager you have your limitations. You appreciate that clients might have specific concerns and when these arise you seek out the member of the team who has the knowledge you need. You accept that they have strengths that you do not have and knowledge that will assist you in answering those questions.

7.You give credit where it is due

As part of your role as a project manager you don’t just monitor progress and check on deadlines you also make sure that team members are congratulated for successful milestones – you understand that a project team is about every member and each little success.