Project Manager
A project manager is the person who plans and coordinates a project, managing the necessary resources, budget, and team to complete it. The project manager oversees the process from start to delivery and is responsible for monitoring progress, timelines, and tasks. Project managers can work in different fields and handle various types of products, from IT to the commercial sector.
Salary
A project manager’s salary can vary depending on experience and employment conditions.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Remote work
Yes, at least partially, depending on the employer
Types of employers
A project manager can work in Romania in different ways:
Employed by companies, public institutions, or NGOs in sectors such as architecture, IT, retail, and commerce.
Employed by consulting firms specializing in project management.
Freelancer, collaborating with different organizations on specific projects.
Responsibilities
Evaluate the feasibility of a project and define the budget, team, and resources needed.
Plan the project from start to delivery, setting objectives, schedules, and team tasks.
Select and coordinate the project team.
Monitor the project’s progress to ensure it stays within time, budget, and resource limits.
Communicate actively with clients or company management to report progress.
Work with external stakeholders to define project goals.
Adapt to and solve problems that arise during the project.
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Skills
Leadership and management skills
Ability to lead and coordinate teams
Resource management skills (human, time, budget)
Decision-making under pressure and initiative
Communication skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Public speaking and presenting ideas clearly
Negotiation and managing stakeholder expectations
Teamwork
Organizational and technical skills
Strong planning and organization skills
Ability to manage personal and team schedules
Flexibility and adaptability to changes
Basic IT knowledge, especially project management and database tools
Analytical and creative thinking
Analytical thinking to assess project feasibility
Creativity in finding the most effective solutions
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Qualifications
To become a project manager, it is recommended to:
Have a university degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in any field; business or project management studies are a practical advantage.
Specific studies are helpful but not required; necessary knowledge can also be gained through non-university courses or self-learning with practical experience.
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What else you can do
Apply for internships or practice programs in companies or NGOs to improve communication and resource management skills.
Attend accredited project management courses.
Participate in university projects that involve managing time, budget, or personnel (e.g., organizing student events).
Join student associations in coordination roles.
Volunteer in teams that handle short-term projects or events.
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