project manager

American  

[proj-ekt man-i-jer] / ˈprɒdʒ ɛkt ˌmæn ɪ dʒər /

noun

1. a person who is in charge of the planning, execution, and completion of a particular project, or of projects generally at a particular organization.

   His new job is project manager at a software company.

   A project manager will be needed to carry out the planned rehabilitation of the storm-damaged housing.

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Etymology

Origin of project manager

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

James Shriner, appearing in public for the first time as project manager for the National Center for Warrior Independence, did not answer that question but said what would draw veterans to the campus would be wraparound services.

From Los Angeles Times

Pruetz spends part of the year teaching at Texas State University, while her four research assistants and project manager, who are originally from nearby villages, continue to track the apes.

From Barron's

The four researchers and project manager are from the region's Bedik and Bassari ethnic groups.

From Barron's

Dondo "Johnny" Kante, the study's project manager, comes from a nearby Bedik village and believes that including local workers helps the wider community take "interest in the project".

From Barron's

Project manager Vikki Longman told the BBC: "People need more than just food, so the approach is more holistic now for every aspect."

From BBC