The Project Management Institute expects demand for project managers to grow through 2030. This indicates that companies across various industries, including hospitality, are adopting project-based work methodologies. With increased competition in the hospitality industry and businesses restructuring post-global pandemic, project management proves indispensable. It’s a critical method to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, within budget, and meeting required quality standards. Additionally, it’s crucial for meeting rising customer demands, staying competitive, and achieving long-term strategic goals.

What skills does a project manager bring to the table? A project manager is responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish. To do this successfully, they have numerous responsibilities, including:

• Defining project scope
• Identifying team members who can deliver the most value
• Planning and scheduling project timelines
• Identifying and planning required purchases
• Establishing and monitoring the budget
• Managing team communication
• Monitoring project progress
• Identifying risks

These tasks and many others require an individual with a strategic business vision. A project manager must possess strong leadership and team-building skills, along with organizational, prioritization, time management, communication, and problem-solving abilities