Description

Software project management is the process of planning, leading and controlling software projects. Software Project Management (SPM) is an art that requires a deep understanding of both the organization’s goals and delivery capability as well as the technical aspects of building software products.

It also demands an awareness of all stakeholders and their requirements, skills in managing people and negotiating to get what you want with them, knowledge about tools for effective communication at different levels within your team or organization, leadership skills to motivate teams to work towards common goals while maintaining respect for individual differences; sense-making abilities to diagnose problems quickly so they can be solved before they escalate; handling risks by being prepared with contingency plans; skill in negotiation techniques for getting commitments from others on deliver ables; and an understanding of the importance of building strong relationships with stakeholders.