Effective project management requires a blend of abilities that include:

Designing the work, team, activities, and the resources required to complete the project.

Communicating the plan to members of the project team, as well as other stakeholders.

Estimating and budgeting the amount of time, costs, and quality required to meet the goals of the project.

Plan and alter the timeline for the project to accommodate difficulties or changes in scope.

Documenting project results, assessing project effectiveness and planning the transition to the next project.

Outlining the project's responsibility and assigning each task to one of the team members.

Breaking large, overwhelming projects down into smaller, more manageable tasks and milestones.

Utilizing tools like Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create visual timelines for tasks, plan them out alter schedules, and link tasks.

Working with a variety team members and stakeholders to get to know their concerns, needs and expectations.

Creating a clear, shared vision and a communication strategy to ensure that all team members know the goals of the project and how they are aligned with the company's objectives, and what their contribution to achieving the objectives.

Assuring that all team members and other stakeholders are fully involved throughout the entire process, from planning to completion.

Ensure that all aspects of the project, such as deliverables, communications, and risk management are documented and archived to be used in the future.

After the project is completed an effective project manager monitors any outstanding invoices and arranges a wrap-up meeting to discuss the project's successes or highlight ways that similar projects can be improved.