Project Leader Roles & Responsibilities

A project leader’s responsibilities will vary based on the company, industry, and even project management role structure. Here are some common responsibilities:

• Work with departmental heads, managers, and other stakeholders to develop team goals and delegate tasks to the appropriate team member
• Develop team schedules and assist in the successful onboarding and training of team members
• Create and communicate a clear list of expectations and goals for team members to follow
• Offer emotional support to project team members and make people feel valued
• Maintain frequent communication to offer encouragement, amend tasks, and provide updates on goal progress
• Implement incentives to keep the team motivated and focused on their daily tasks project goals
• Provide frequent feedback on employee performance, address weaknesses or inefficiencies, and offer support to improve skill gaps
• Nurture collaboration amongst team members
• Create a workspace that encourages creativity and innovation to get the most out of the team
• Quickly and effectively resolve team conflicts
• Write project reports as necessary
• Reward team members for their continued efforts and celebrate accomplishments