•The Project Manager needs to manage upwards - ensuring that the inverted hierarchy comprising the organization's leadership and the project sponsors are doing all that is required to guarantee the success of the project.
•The Project Manager is also the main focal point for liaison with other departments, projects and initiatives within the organization, taking into account the needs and contributions of other internal groups.
•The Project Manager is equally the main point of contact for aspects requiring co-operation and co-ordination with external parties such as the project's suppliers and contractors, customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and other third parties - making sure everything is in place to guarantee success.
•The Project Manager has direct responsibility for the activities of all project participants, all project tasks and all deliverables.
Projects rarely succeed by themselves. They must be planned and executed. Projects must have specific support from management, general support from the organization, and appropriate participation from the customer. To be successful, projects must also have a responsible and empowered manager to drive, direct, and monitor them.