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

“We thought, ‘Let’s partner with a local bike shop,’ ” said Eddie Pech, a USC real estate student who interned at Centennial Partners and has now been hired as assistant project manager.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The eggs they fertilized hatched in incubation tanks on the banks of the McCloud, according to Rebekah Olstad, project manager for the Winnemem Wintu’s salmon restoration efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2021, she was a project manager for a company dedicated to the graphic design and cartography for international cycling events, such as World Championships or Tour de France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"In April we got a call from someone in Swanage saying they thought they'd seen a beaver - which was a big surprise," recounts National Trust project manager Gen Crisford.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He proved to be an outstanding litigator and an extremely effective project manager.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson