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Project Manager: (1) Software used to monitor the time and materials on a project. All tasks to complete the project are entered into the database, and the program computes the critical...; Full Project Manager Definition >>

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TechRepublic's project manager Hiring Kit: Updated with all new content! Our IT Hiring Kit for Project Managers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a Project Manager position. This kit comes with a detailed job description, interview questions, a candidate assessment spreadsheet, classified ad text, and offer and rejection letters....; Tags: Hiring, TechRepublic Inc., Project Manager, Productivity, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Download resources 2008-04-30
8 tips to avoid being an IT scapegoat: Failed IT projects happen all the time, often to the amazement of participants who think they're somehow immune to IT problems. In my experience, most failures are caused by shortsightedness, complexity on both business and technical sides, and poor management. Anyhow, there are certain steps a...; Tags: Project, Information Technology, Project Manager, Strategy, Team Management, Workforce Management, Leadership, Security, Management, Human Resources, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Sales-driven IT failures: The roots of enterprise IT failure often lie in the sales process: Sales guy promises the world to customer Customer naively believes sales guy Project fails and customer is shocked Sales-driven IT failures happen all the time, sometimes...; Tags: Information Technology, Project Manager, Failure, Sales-driven IT Failure, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-04-04
Real Project 2007 (zip): Real Project 2007 is to let Project Manager manage their project easier and to increase the successful rate of project completion. More than Gantt Chart - It provides an ease of use interface for project manager to create Workbreakdown Structure WBS, Gantt Chart, Team Chart and Communication Plan. In addition,...; Tags: Project Manager, Work Breakdown Structure, Real Project 2007, Project Management, It Operations, It service Management; Software downloads 2008-01-17
project manager Software (exe): Online Web Based Project Management Software that can also be downloaded to a PC. You can download a project management methodology complete with templates, examples and case studies. This methodology helps you manage projects faster and easier than before. Using the project management templates set, you can create project deliverables...; Tags: Software, Project Manager, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; Software downloads 2007-12-21

project manager .NET Professional (exe): Project Manager .NET Professional is an easy to use Project Management tool designed for those who need something without complexity to help them manage and complete projects of any type. It is suited for both small and large projects, for personal and business use. Projects and Milestones help you organize...; Tags: Project, Project Manager, .Net, Application Servers, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software; Software downloads 2007-12-19
New IT project failure metrics: is Standish wrong?: The Standish Group's Chaos Report describes two-thirds of IT projects as being "challenged." Now, three academics have published a report suggesting these numbers are flawed, and that only one-third of IT projects actually fail. If this new report is accurate, it represents a significant departure from common perceptions of IT...; Tags: Project, Volatility, Information Technology, Author, Project Manager, Standish Group, Investment, Strategy, Finance, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-12-07
Collaborate Effectively With Your Team: Project managers rely on the team to help create all kinds of important project documents. The team produces project plans, risk management plans, presentations, reports, and a host of other documents. Project managers present this material to customers. They are sent for approval to upper management. Often, these are maintained...; Tags: Team, Project Manager, Risk Management, Team Management, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Management, Finance; White papers 2007-12-01
Free alternatives to commercial software: Over then next few weeks I'm bound to get my brain picked to shreds on a near infinite number of tech-related subjects. One subject that came up extensively over the holiday period last year was what free software was available to replace commercial software. Last year I was ill-prepared, this...; Tags: Software, Project Manager, Tool, Tools & Techniques, Productivity, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-11-21
Phoenix project manager (3): Phoenix Project Manager is the brain child of Poulsen Construction Management , a company with 30+ years of experience in the scheduling industry. It is scheduling software designed and written by schedulers. Phoenix Project Manager produces solid schedules with ease. The foundation of the system is based on the Critical...; Tags: Phoenix Technologies, Project Manager, Networking; Software downloads 2007-11-02
MS Project Tool 2003 Addin (zip): With smart open through your projects by search text or by Project Manager. Rename your projects. Alerts Project manager when is about to delete an assignment, task or resource with pending hours in Project web access Timesheet. Bulk checking all your projects with clicking just one button. Change project manager...; Tags: Project, Addin, Project Manager, Assignment, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2007-10-24
10+ project management mistakes (and what you can learn from them): It may seem as though the high-pressure field of IT project management doesn't tolerate slip-ups, but carelessness is different from failing while trying to do your best. If you (or that rookie project manager you're training) can learn from your mistakes, you might be able to prevent big projects from...; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Project Manager, Mistake, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; Download resources 2007-10-09
10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a project manager: You've all seen top 10 lists of the best traits of a project manager or the top 10 skills of a project manager. However, project management is not for everyone. Many people have some of the traits to be a good project manager, but they also have many traits that...; Tags: Trait, Project Manager, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Blogging, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Internet; Download resources 2007-09-19
Project Server 2003 Application Configuration Guide (exe): Many of the day-to-day activities performed by project managers, resource managers, and team members depend on a properly configured Enterprise Global Template (including calendars, outline codes, and custom fields) and a populated Enterprise Resource Pool. Project Server 2003 Application Configuration Guide is a book outlines what you need to know...; Tags: Team, Project Manager, Server, Team Management, Management; Software downloads 2007-08-29
MPMM Project Management Methodology - Professional (zip): As a Project Manager, delivering your projects on time and within budget can be enough to keep anyone awake at nights! To succeed, MPMM gives you a repeatable method for delivering projects. It's a project manager software tool that you download to your PC to use for projects. After downloading...; Tags: Project Manager, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Project Management, Management, It Operations, It service Management; Software downloads 2007-01-11
project manager (exe): LTC Project Manager Software helps Project Managers by providing a central project details repository, team management, task management, deadline management, dissemenation of tasks to your team; all in one application that is easy to use for your whole team. Using the detailed walkthroughs provided in the help system, setup of...; Tags: Team, Project Manager, Team Management, Management; Software downloads 2006-09-26
Gantt Chart Project Plan (exe): The Excel Gantt Chart Project Plan is a powerful tool used by a Project Manager to plan and manage a project, and illustrate it in an easy-to-understand graphic project timeline. Analyze usage of time and money for any combination of project resources (using Excel filters such as equal to, greater...; Tags: Project Manager, Excel Gantt Chart Project Plan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2006-08-04
Going Beyond Project Management: Adapt to Change, Adopt Profitability: Project managers are faced with an unenviable challenge. Everyday, they are tasked to ensure that all facets of a project are working harmoniously for the common good - delivering a quality end product for the client in a timely manner and within budget. This involves managing schedules, budgets, people, and...; Tags: Project Manager, Client, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; White papers 2006-03-07
TechRepublic Pro's Business Case Template: New IT project manager: IT Project managers need to be technical enough to write and interpret specifications, project documentation, and project plans. Project managers also need to have enough experience in the organization's business to be able to talk to end users and interpret their needs for IT staff.An IT Project Manager must have...; Tags: Business Case, Information Technology, Project Manager, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2006-02-28
Microsoft Office System Webcast: Driving Towards a Deadline - Know Your Critical Path Using Microsoft Project 2003 (Level 100): Successful project managers need to work from a plan that can be easily manipulated in response to change. Using the new Microsoft Office Project 2003 Project Guide and Smart Tags, one can more easily mange the inevitable changes to the project schedules. The attendee of this webcast will learn the...; Tags: Critical Path, Smart Tags, Webcast, Project Manager, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Project, Digital Media, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts 2005-12-13