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We know there are a lot of project managers in every community and industry. We also know that not all project managers are created equal. As with any profession, there are those that skim by and might cause you to waste money and resources and there are those that get the results you need (and more). How can you tell which ones are which? That’s where QuantumMark’s experience in a variety of fields as project managers can help. Read below for three signs you’ve found a good project manager that will assist you to reach your business goals:
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They do more than just manage timeline and budget
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Project managers have a multitude of tasks that fall under their umbrella. And yes, tracking timelines and budgets is a big part of every project. But a good project manager’s tasks go far, far beyond managing timelines and budgets, just as their impact on your business can go far beyond one project (in a good way). Allen Bernard recently wrote a blog post for techrepublic.com, outlining key roles project managers are continuing to play in an organization. He says “…project managers will have to focus on more than just scope, time, and budget…They need to develop leadership skills as well as technical skills.” Good project managers help develop your team and your organization while their impact will be felt beyond their “scope.”
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They say no
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We’ve talked about the importance of a project manager telling a client “no” in previous blogs, because it is truly critical to their impact and a project’s success. A knowledgeable project manager will know what methodologies work and what are the true business problems. They will not be afraid to let you know what works, what won’t work, and bring your attention to the real issues. A good project manager should not be afraid to challenge you on both big and small items. We always tell our clients that they might not consistently like what we have to say, but they will like the results it brings. We, project managers, bring an outside perspective necessary to ensure a project (and company) is successful – you just need to be open to listening.
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They get you thinking
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We said before that a good project manager should impact you and your team. Part of this impact is in expanding you and your team’s big picture thinking. Project managers help to foster an environment that gets team members thinking outside of their assigned tasks/duties. This can help showcase skills your team might have that the company didn’t know about or were underutilizing. Big picture thinking helps bring you and your team together, while fostering better communication and understanding. The positive impact this has on all areas of business cannot be emphasized enough!
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While the three signs above are important ones to identify a good project manager, they are not the only ones. The bottom line is simple: a project manager worth hiring will help fix your current business problems and needs, as well as give you the tools to conquer problems down the road. Our advice – hire a good project manager and find ways to continue to work with them. Don’t limit yourself to one project.
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Interested in learning more about the signs of a good project manager, and how it can benefit you? Contact our team at Kim@QuantumMark.com today!
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