February 20th, 2008
What Makes A Good Plm?
A survey of standard wording in Product Line Manager (PLM) job postings reveals the following skills and attributes:
Project planning, organizing, team motivation, and delegation Budgeting and data analysis skills Understanding and experience with related business Goal oriented Customer service Documentation skills Team player Written, verbal, and communication skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Time management skill Ability to work tight deadlines Fast learner Ability to work independently or in a group.
All of the above are important, but do they really describe what is ideal for a project manager or do they actually describe what is ideal for every single employee. I suggest the following attributes to be as important as, or rather, more important than the above attributes: