- Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
- agreeing project objectives
- Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
- Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
- monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
- In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff with appropriate skills for the project
- Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization
- Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
- Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
- Validate reports on the project for management and for funders
- Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
- Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
- Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements