Project management principles

Description

Different elements and phases of project management.

The different phases of project management include the development of the overall planning, planning of resources for projects, implementation, execution, performance control, project end and the evaluation of outcome.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 15 occupations
  • Optional in 26 occupations
  • Total: 41 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Video and motion picture producer
    Video and motion picture producers supervise the entire production of a movie or television programme. They select the scripts that will be turned into motion pictures or series. V…
  • Equine yard manager
    Equine yard managers are responsible for the day to day running of the yard including managing staff, care of the horses, all aspects of health and safety and dealing…
  • Installation engineer
    Installation engineers oversee and manage the installing of structures, which take often many years to design and construct. They ensure safety, avoid risks and they aim to the opt…
  • Fruit production team leader
    Fruit production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of fruit crops and participate in the produ…
  • Secretary general
    Secretaries general head international governmental or nongovernmental organisations. They supervise staff, direct policy and strategy development, and function as main representat…
  • Employment programme coordinator
    Employment programme coordinators research and develop employment programmes and policies to improve employment standards and reduce issues such as unemployment. They supervise pro…
  • Sports programme coordinator
    Sports programme coordinators coordinate sports and recreation activities and policy implementation. They develop new programs and aim to promote and implement them, as well as ens…
  • Horticulture production team leader
    Horticulture production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participat…
  • Publications coordinator
    Publications coordinators are responsible for the production of print and online materials such as news letters, company procedures, technical documents and other publications for …
  • Project manager
    Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient…
  • Agricultural scientist
    An agricultural scientist, also known as an agriscientist or agricultural researcher, is a professional dedicated to advancing agricultural knowledge and practices. These scientist…
  • Radio producer
    Radio producers are responsible for organising the making of radio shows. They oversee aspects of radio shows such as content, audio production, resource planning and personnel sup…
  • Horticulture production manager
    Horticultural production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production Other titles The following job titles also refer to horticulture prod…
  • Book publisher
    Book publishers are responsible for the selection of new materials. They decide which manuscripts, that the book editor has provided, are being published. Book publishers oversee t…
  • Pipeline superintendent
    Pipeline superintendents manage the direction and overall development of pipeline transport projects. They envision the planning, the route selection, the management of resources, …

Optional for

  • Public administration manager
    Public administration managers direct, monitor and evaluate the implementation of government policies. They supervise staff and manage resources used for implementation, and write …
  • Cosmetic chemist
    Cosmetic chemists develop formulas in order to create and test new cosmetic products and improve existing cosmetic products such as perfumes and fragrances, lipstick, waterproof lo…
  • Crop production manager
    Crop production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production process of crop production facilities.   Includes people performing agrot…
  • Regional development policy officer
    Regional development policy officers research, analyse and develop regional development policies. They implement policies that aim at reducing regional disparities by fostering eco…
  • Competition policy officer
    Competition policy officers manage the development of regional and national competition policies and law, in order to regulate competition and competitive practices, to encourage o…
  • Economic policy officer
    Economic policy officers develop economic strategies. They monitor aspects of economics such as competitiveness, innovation and trade. Economic policy officers contribute to the de…
  • Community development officer
    Community development officers develop plans to improve quality of life in local communities. They investigate and assess the community's issues and needs, manage resources, and de…
  • Lexicographer
    A lexicographer is a linguistic professional who specializes in compiling, editing, and defining words and phrases for dictionaries and other reference materials. Lexicographers pl…
  • Producer
    Producers are responsible for managing the production of music, motion pictures or series. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the production such as the direction, publication…
  • Cultural policy officer
    Cultural policy officers develop and implement policies to improve and promote cultural activities and events. They manage resources and communicate with the public and media in or…
  • Cultural facilities manager
    Cultural facilities managers direct the operations of facilities that provide cultural services such as theatre, movies and music. They plan and organise the daily operations of th…
  • Healthcare consultant
    Healthcare consultants advise health care organisations on the development of plans to improve patient care and safety. They analyse health care policies and identify issues, and a…
  • Government planning inspector
    Government planning inspectors monitor the development and implementation of government plans and policies, as well as processing planning and policy proposals, and performing insp…
  • Immigration policy officer
    Immigration policy officers develop strategies for the integration of refugees and asylum seekers, and policies for the transit of people from one nation to another. They aim to im…
  • Mayor
    Mayors chair their jurisdiction's council meetings and act as main supervisor of the local government's administrative and operational policies. They also represent their jurisdict…
  • City councillor
    City councillors represent residents of a city in the city's council and perform local legislative duties. They examine the concerns of the residents and respond to them in an…
  • Interior planner
    Interior planners help clients in planning their interiors for commercial and private use. Duties The duties of an interior planner typically include, but are not limited to: Visit…
  • Agricultural policy officer
    Agricultural policy officers analyse and identify agricultural policy issues and develop plans for improvement and new policy implementation. They write reports and presentations i…
  • Youth programme director
    Youth programme directors develop and implement programmes and policies to improve and ensure youths' well-being. They facilitate communication with and between educational, recrea…
  • Groom
    Grooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and t…
  • Research manager
    Research managers oversee the research and development functions of a research facility or program or university. They support the executive staff, coordinate work activities, and …
  • Trade development officer
    Trade development officers develop and implement trade policies both internally and in international import and export relations. They analyse the domestic and foreign markets in o…
  • Policy officer
    Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors, and shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They …
  • Cultural centre director
    Cultural centre directors manage operations of a cultural community centre, they organise and promote cultural activities and events, manage staff, and aim to promote the overall i…
  • Patent engineer
    Patent engineers advise companies on different aspects of intellectual property law. They analyse inventions, and research their economic potential. They check if  patent rights ha…
  • Agronomic crop production team leader
    Agronomic crop production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team of crop production workers. They organise the the daily work schedules for crop productio…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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