4 Qualities to Look for In Your IT Project Manager

An IT project manager might be the most important cog in the machine that is project implementation, and you want to make the best decision possible for the project’s future. We recommend you look for specific qualities that make for an excellent project manager. 

What are these traits, and how do you find them when they matter most? 

An IT Project Manager Should…

Keep a Pulse On the Project’s ROI

First and foremost, the project manager needs to ensure that the project returns on the business’ investment. If it doesn’t, then it shouldn’t be implemented, plain and simple. A good IT project manager can help the business identify these good investments and set the project up for success. More specifically, the project should reduce costs, bring in profits, or make operations more efficient.

Know the Potential Issues It Could Face

You want your project manager to have an analytical mind that can identify problems and discover potential solutions. They’ll need to know how IT systems work, including all of the internal components, software systems, hardware components, and even cloud-based applications, as well as how they all work together.

Have Patience with Project Resources

A project is more than just its project manager, and it might consist of various individuals without the same level of technical expertise. Your project manager will need patience and an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical employees so that they understand how to carry out their roles on the implementation team. Furthermore, the project manager might also be responsible for providing updates on the implementation to upper management, so they should know how to talk about their project in a way that anyone can understand—especially important stakeholders.

Make Difficult Decisions

It’s hard being the one in charge, and a project manager has a lot riding on their success. They cannot let hard decisions go unmade, and they might have to make calls that are unpopular at the moment yet essential to the success of the project. These are the decisions that separate the project manager from the rest of the team, and you’ll want someone in charge who can make objective decisions that are for the good of the project above all else.

If your business needs a project manager, WatchPoint Solutions would be happy to fulfill that role. To learn more, call us at (848) 202-8860.