1. Project Human Resource Management
processes that organise, manage and lead the project team
Project Team
comprised of the people assigned roles and responsibilities for completing the project
the composition of the project team changes during the different phases of the project
Project Management Team
a subset of the Project Team, assists the Project Manager
responsible for project management and leadership activities
Adapted from PMBOK 5th Edition

2. Project Manager’s Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Motivation
Communication
Influencing
Decision Making
Political and Cultural Awareness
Negotiation
Trust Building
Conflict Management
Coaching
In addition to the ability to apply the 10 key knowledge areas, Project Managers require important interpersonal skills to assist in the effective management of projects, specifically in the achievement of project objectives and success criteria –
Source – PMBOK, 5th Edition, Appendix X3 Interpersonal Skills

3. Managing the Project Team
Influencing the project team
Being aware of human resource factors that may impact the project
Managing – team environment, location, politics, cultural issues, organisational factors
Professional and ethical behaviour
All team members should follow ethical behaviours
Often need to document expected values and behaviours
HR legal frameworks and regulatory compliance
Being aware of and complying with HR laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Adapted from PMBOK 5th Edition

4. Project Management Roles
PM ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 4

5. Project Roles
There are many roles required on a project to ensure that all work items are completed
Having the right roles and the right people in them gives the Project a better chance of achieving the project objectives and success criteria
Right Roles
Right People
Right Results

6. Project Management Roles (AIPM)
There is a natural hierarchy of roles within the project management profession
The AIPM’s competency framework has five levels -
Executive Project Director
Project Director
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Participant
Source – AIPM website, 2016

7. Project Management Roles (PMI)
The PMI has a different hierarchy of project management roles –
Portfolio Manager
Program Manager
Project Manager
The PMI also includes a project support function known as the Project Management Office
Source – PMBOK, 5h Edition

8. Project Management Definition
Stakeholders
Project Management
The application of the 10 defined project management knowledge areas, skills, tools and techniques to deliver project requirements.
Project management typically includes identifying requirements, addressing stakeholder expectations to ensure the project is planned and executed correctly, balancing competing project constraints such as time, cost, quality and scope, and reducing the impact of risks and issues.
Integration
Procurement
Quality
Time
Cost
Scope
Risk
Communications
Human Resources
Source – Adapted from PMBOK, 5th Edition

9. Program Management Definition
Grouping related projects in order to manage and co-ordinate the outcomes and enhance the achievement of benefits.
Program management is the centralised and co-ordinated management of a set of related projects in order to achieve broad strategic objectives and benefits.
Program management focuses on the project interdependencies and determines the optimal approach to managing the projects in order to maximise the benefits.
Program
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
Source – Adapted from PMBOK, 5th Edition

10. Portfolio Management Definition
Grouping of a collection of projects or programs together so they can be managed as a whole in order to achieve strategic business objectives.
Portfolio management refers to the centralised management of a collection of related projects and programs. This includes identifying, prioritising, authorising, managing and controlling projects and programs within the portfolio so that they align with the strategic business objectives.
The focus is on prioritisation of resource allocation so that the portfolio objectives are aligned to organisational strategies.
Source – Adapted from PMBOK, 5th Edition

11. Project Management Office (PMO)
Primary function of a PMO is to support project managers -
Managing shared resources
Specifying and developing the project management methodology, best practice, standards and tools
Coaching, mentoring, training and career management
Project assurance and compliance with methodologies and standards
Co-ordinating communication across projects and within the project management community
Assistance with project establishment and approval processes
Project reviews and health checks to ensure projects are running according to plans and expected outcomes
Source – Adapted from PMBOK, 5th Edition

12. Project Managers vs PMOs
Focuses on the specified project objectives
Controls the assigned project resources to best meet project objectives
Manages the constraints of the individual project (scope, time, cost, quality, risk etc)
Manages major program scope changes to optimise achievement of broader business objectives
Optimises the use of shared organisational resources across all projects in their jurisdiction
Manages methodologies, standards, overall risks and interdependencies in their jurisdiction
Source – Adapted from PMBOK, 5th Edition

13. Project HR Management Processes
PMBOK Project HR Management Processes -
Related processes from Project Integration Management –
4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
9.1 Plan Human Resource Management
9.2 Acquire Project Team
9.3 Develop Project Team
9.4 Manage Project Team
PMBOK 5th Edition