project-support-officer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — project support officer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-1082.00 (Project Management Specialists).

Task statements

• [nan] Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
• [nan] Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
• [nan] Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• [nan] Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
• [nan] Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
• [nan] Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• [nan] Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
• [nan] Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
• [nan] Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
• [nan] Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• [nan] Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
• [nan] Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• [nan] Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• [nan] Produce and distribute project documents.
• [nan] Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
• [nan] Recruit or hire project personnel.
• [nan] Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.
• [nan] Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
• [nan] Schedule or facilitate project meetings.
• [nan] Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Detailed work activities

• Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
• Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
• Coordinate resource procurement activities.
• Develop detailed project plans.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
• Gather organizational performance information.
• Manage construction activities.
• Manage information technology projects or system activities.
• Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
• Monitor flow of cash or other resources.
• Participate in staffing decisions.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Present work to clients for approval.
• Report information to managers or other personnel.
• Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
• Supervise information technology personnel.