PM Basics This episode is part of our Project Management Basics series, where we review the core principles of effective project management. Play video episode | Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary Project managers play a pivotal role in turning strategy into execution, but what exactly do they do daily? From ensuring teams stay aligned to mitigating risks and keeping projects on schedule, their responsibilities are both broad and essential. This episode breaks down the core tasks defining a project manager's daily work and explores how their roles evolve from junior to senior levels.

The Project Management Podcast

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Episode 520: What Does a Project Manager Do? (Free)

MAR 12, 2025-1 MIN
The Project Management Podcast

Episode 520: What Does a Project Manager Do? (Free)

MAR 12, 2025-1 MIN

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<div class="feed-description"><div class="uk-card uk-card-body uk-card-secondary uk-margin uk-text-center"> <div class="uk-card-badge uk-button">PM Basics</div> <p class="uk-margin-top uk-text-large">This episode is part of our <u><a href="https://www.project-management-podcast.com//all-tags/project-management-basics">Project Management Basics</a></u> series, where we review the core principles of effective project management.</p> </div> <p> <a title="To download: Right click here and select 'Save as...' or 'Save target as...'" target="_blank" href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_520_2025_03_07_What_does_a_Project_Manager_do.mp4">Play video episode</a> | <a title="To download: Right click here and select 'Save as...' or 'Save target as...'" target="_blank" href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_520_2025_03_07_What_does_a_Project_Manager_do.mp3">Play audio-only episode</a> | <a title="Watch it on YouTube" target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/SbDmZ6RROtY">Play on YouTube</a> </p> <p> Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. </p> <p align="center"> <video width="100%" controls="controls" preload="none" poster="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_520_2025_03_07_What_does_a_Project_Manager_do.jpg"><source src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_520_2025_03_07_What_does_a_Project_Manager_do.mp4" type="video/mp4" /></video> </p> <h2>Episode Summary</h2> <p>Project managers play a pivotal role in turning strategy into execution, but what exactly do they do daily? From ensuring teams stay aligned to mitigating risks and keeping projects on schedule, their responsibilities are both broad and essential. This episode breaks down the core tasks defining a project manager's daily work and explores how their roles evolve from junior to senior levels.</p> </div>