Main Responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager at Delve, Inc.
Jenn's main responsibilities as a Senior Project Manager at Delve, Inc. include "plan[ning] projects, meaning budget, scheduling and resources," and ensuring project delivery within those constraints. The most crucial aspect of the role, however, is communication—maintaining consistent contact with the team and clients to manage expectations, coordinate reviews, and build trust, ultimately ensuring project success.
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Budgeting, Client Relations
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Jenn Knaus
Senior Project Manager
Delve, Inc.
University of California, Santa Barbara - 2004
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History, Art History
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Project planning, including budget, scheduling, and resource allocation
2. Ensuring project delivery within budget and timeline constraints
3. Communication with team members and clients to manage expectations and progress
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities in your current role?
As a project manager, my job is to plan projects, which includes budgeting, scheduling, and allocating resources. Once a project is underway, my role shifts to monitoring and maintaining those aspects.
Projects typically begin with a proposal agreed upon with a client, often through an account manager. This proposal is then passed to me as the project manager, outlining the scope of work.
That scope includes the budget and a rough timeline. My responsibility as a project manager is to ensure our team can deliver on that scope within the defined budget and timeline as effectively as possible.
The primary function of my role is communication. My job simply wouldn't work without constant communication with the team and the client.
I need to ensure my team has everything necessary to meet client expectations. Simultaneously, I must provide the client with the information they need to trust that we are fulfilling their requests.
This often involves weekly updates or meetings with the client to share progress. In some instances, we might be building samples or developing drafts that require client review, which involves coordinating meetings for that purpose.
Occasionally, I'll coordinate interviews between the client and their stakeholders. Ultimately, I would say my main responsibility is communication.