A person vested with the responsibility of PM has to perform the following:
1. Set Objectives - This starts with negotiation, attending requirements gathering, requirement finalization
2. Establish plans - This is the design phase during which blueprint of the project is laid out
3. Organize resources - Allocation and management of Human resources (personnel), financial resources etc
4. Provide Staffing - Integral part of resource organization
5. Set up controls - Proper monitoring of resources, recording work progress, charting results, presenting results to clients, manage change requests including approval, rejection of changes etc
6. Issue Directives - Integral part of control
7. Motivate personnel - Organize personality development training program, approval of technology training
8. Apply innovation for alternative actions
9. Remain flexible - Open to discussion with peers, willing to put in extra effort to accomplish the tasks
