Project Management


Project Manager Job Overview

Project managers are responsible to the project sponsor/owner for the end-to-end delivery of a project or a subset of a project dependent on the complexity and criticality to the business. They have responsibility for delivering the project in line with defined objectives, taking decisions to manage stakeholder expectations by leading a multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary team to deliver the project to time, cost and quality requirements. Using their unique knowledge, skills and leadership behaviours project managers will manage the social, legal and environmental implications of their project. In addition, they will manage a variety of interfaces with the organisational entities involved in the project, reporting to the project sponsor and working within the requirements of the programme and portfolio as appropriate. A project manager must also have the competencies to contribute to benefits management and realisation, consolidating appropriate metrics to report thus ensuring that identified business benefits are achieved.

To achieve these objectives, project managers will apply appropriate governance and project management methods and techniques to initiate and execute projects, interfacing with other projects within larger project programmes to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation. They will have an appreciation of programme management techniques and an understanding of how projects are managed within a larger programme.

These skills and behaviours require the project manager to be an effective leader of change, able to develop a group of direct, sub-contract, or temporarily aligned resources into a coherent team that delivers the project objectives. They will have management responsibilities, including resource budget planning, and may also hold people development accountabilities. They will have an understanding of the diversity of roles and challenges facing project professionals and an appreciation of tailoring needs, recognising the different contexts and technical requirements that exist in different industry sectors and/or organisation sizes.

Projects span public, private and third sectors in industries as diverse as banking, insurance, government, healthcare, retail and transport. Increasingly, organisations employ project managers to improve processes or implement change to become more efficient and effective. This may require managing interdisciplinary teams within various organisational structures and across organisations.


My reasons for choosing Project Management 


What I did to get into Project Management 

During a PDR (Performance and Development Review) session with my line manager, I expressed a strong interest in pursuing a degree in BSc (Hons) Project Management at the University of West London. Given that I had already completed the Level 4 Associate Project Manager Higher Diploma, I sought to make a direct entry into the second year of the program. My line manager supported my decision and referred me to the Workforce Development Team. The enrolment process involved completing an application form, submitting my qualifications and personal statement, providing a job description of my current role, and successfully passing an interview.

Upon graduation, I will achieve Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management (APM). Additionally, the degree program provides the opportunity to undertake the SCQF Level 7 APM Project Management Qualification. London Metropolitan College is the training provider for this degree.

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BSc (Hons) Project Management - Course Structure 

I have included details of the Course Structure to (A)demonstrate my Academic Knowledge in this sector and (B) provide those who are interested with a rough idea on what to expect in relation to areas of study.

After the final year, there will be an End Point Assessment (EPA) where the following must be undertaken:


All of these components are assessed on a fail, pass, or distinction basis. It is important to note that the degree can only be achieved if the EPA is passed which makes it a vital aspect of the program. 

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) – Study Materials/Resources

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a closed book 3 hr 15 minute exam that will be undertaken at the end of Year 1. The questions are based on the 67 PMQ assessment criteria’s set out in the APM PMQ Syllabus. 10 Questions must be answered from a choice of 16. Each question has a Part A & Part B and is worth 50 marks. Therefore, the total exam is worth 500 marks. The pass mark is 55%.


As part of my learning, I’ve used the following Study Material/Resources:


to generate thorough answers for each of the assessment criteria’s set out in the APM PMQ Syllabus. I’ve uploaded this onto a separate subpage, please click here to view.

The motive behind my service is to also help other undergraduates pass their APM PMQ exam. When it comes to exams, I acknowledge that students (including myself) may struggle with time management because they write beyond than what is actually required as opposed to answering in a way that is tailored to the mark scheme. Therefore, with regards to exam preparation, my resources will absolutely serve as a useful tool because you shouldn’t need to know any more or any less than what I’ve written.

For the purpose of authentication,  please see my SCQF Level 7 APM Project Management Qualification below : 

BSc (Hons) Project Management - Support with assignments

Each module consists of 2 assignments which requires you to write a report of a project in your workplace or a given case study. The first assignment (known as part 1/part a) requires you to write a report of maximum 1500 words and equates to 40% of the total marks. The second assignment (known as part 2/part b) requires you to write a report of maximum 2000 words and equates to 60% of the total marks. The final mark for a given module is the average of both part 1 and part 2.Should you struggle with writing reports, please drop me an email to arrange a MS Teams call where I can offer advice on the structure as well as tips and techniques in relation to content writing. Your lecturers, of course, should be the first point of contact. However, if you would like further 'peer' support feel free to contact me. 


Below is an overview of reports I've written on projects I've been involved in or analysed as case studies: