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5.1.1 THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Author(s) -
Roe Charles L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1995.tb01899.x
Subject(s) - project manager , obstacle , process (computing) , work (physics) , facilitator , functional manager , project management , engineering management , project management triangle , project charter , process management , engineering , computer science , knowledge management , systems engineering , mechanical engineering , political science , law , operating system
Some engineers regard the project manager as an obstacle to overcome in the systems engineering process. Their view is that the manager's obsession with program costs, concerns about making timely delivery, and interpretations of customer nuances work against the process. This paper suggests that, far from being an impedance, the project manager can be a facilitator of a balanced systems engineering approach. At the same time, engineers must appreciate and understand the project manager's role and work with him to avoid adversarial relationships. This paper reviews the role of the project manager in the systems engineering process and explores ways that he and the project engineers can work together to ensure application of good systems engineering practices in the development of the product while giving attention to the project manager's concerns.