Project Manager

Project Manager is a role and methodology focused on planning, executing, and closing projects to achieve specific goals within constraints like time, budget, and scope. It involves coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. This skill is essential for overseeing software development projects from inception to deployment.

Also known as: PM, Project Lead, Project Coordinator, Scrum Master, Agile Coach

Why learn Project Manager?

Developers should learn project management to lead teams effectively, improve communication with stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. It's crucial for career advancement into leadership roles like technical lead or product manager, and for managing complex software projects involving multiple contributors.

Learning Resources

• docs: Project Management Institute (PMI) Guide
• course: Coursera Project Management Specialization
• tutorial: Agile Project Management with Scrum
• video: YouTube: Project Management Fundamentals
• book: Book: 'The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile'