Associate Project Manager

K8

The differences and comparative benefits between linear, iterative and hybrid life cycle approaches.

K6

The differences and comparative benefits between functional, matrix and project structures.

K31

Presentation tools and techniques.

K12

Methods used to define, record, integrate, deliver, and manage scope.

K1

The differences between projects and business as usual.

K2

The importance of alignment between the project and organisational objectives.

K3

The interdependencies between project, programme, and portfolio management.

K4

Techniques used to understand the project context, such as PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental), SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats) or VUCA (velocity, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity).

K5

The need and benefit of the project governance structure, requirements, and process and the impact on their role.

K15

The use of information management.

K30

Technology and software used in the performance of project management activities.

K9

Importance, content, and purpose of a business case.

K10

Approaches to the maintenance of a business case and the management of the benefits which will be achieved upon the successful delivery of the project.

K29

Principles of conducting project management activities which are ethical and inclusive.

K14

Communication techniques and approaches to interact with stakeholders to meet their requirements.

K23

Principles of project risk and issue management.

K7

Different roles and responsibilities within a project environment.

K11

The purpose, format, and significance of the project management plan.

K13

The identification, analysis, and management of stakeholders.

K27

Relevant regulations and legislation such as data protection, and how they impact on their role.

K28

The impact of project objectives and how to respond to challenges around sustainability and the UK Government’s policy to achieve net carbon zero.

K19

Configuration management and change control.

K21

Project scheduling and maintenance, including critical path analysis.

K22

Allocation and management of resources throughout the project life cycle.

K24

Procurement strategies and processes that are both ethical and sustainable.

K16

Techniques for managing conflict and negotiation.

K17

Techniques for working collaboratively within a team and with stakeholders.

K18

How and when to apply different estimating methods.

K25

The role and purpose of quality requirements, planning and control in a project environment.

K20

The principles of earned value management (EVM) and the interpretation of EVM information.

K26

Principles for evaluating project success, including how lessons learned are captured and can impact future project delivery.

S1

Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.

S2

Manage and engage with stakeholders.

S3

Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.

S5

Adapt communications to different stakeholders.

S6

Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.

S18

Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.

S19

Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.

S23

Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.

S9

Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.

S24

Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.

S25

Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.

S4

Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.

S11

Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.

S7

Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.

S10

Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.

S12

Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.

S22

Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.

S17

Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.

S26

Manages resources through the project lifecycle.

S15

Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.

S13

Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.

S14

Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.

S20

Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.

S8

Monitor and analyse project budgets.

S21

Work within the approved project budget.

S16

Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.

B2

Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships with others across the organisation and external stakeholders.

B3

Has accountability and ownership of their tasks and workload.

B5

Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development.

B4

Operates professionally with integrity and confidentiality.

B1

Works flexibly and adapts to circumstances.