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Competency:
Managing Projects
Competency Definition:
The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.
Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs:
MPr - 26
Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency
Forming
Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
- Struggles to create project plans with objectives, timelines, or deliverables
- Struggles to anticipate or manage resource constraints during project execution
- Struggles to lead project team members or resolve collaboration challenges
- Struggles to communicate project goals, status, or expectations to stakeholders
- Struggles to track project progress or meet defined milestones
Improving
Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent
Successful
Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
- Develops detailed project plans with defined objectives, milestones, and deliverables
- Identifies dependencies and adjusts plans to manage resource or timeline constraints
- Fosters collaboration and resolves team conflicts to meet project goals
- Manages stakeholder expectations through regular, transparent communication
- Tracks progress against milestones and uses metrics to adjust timelines or deliverables
Exceeds
Applies the competency independently in challenging or high-impact situations, adding value or insight
Exceptional
Demonstrates subject-matter expertise, serves as a role model, and elevates standards.
- Leads planning for initiatives that require navigating ambiguity, balancing competing requirements, and aligning efforts across diverse teams
- Develops proactive contingency plans to resolve risks or constraints without delay
- Builds high-performing project teams and mentors others in effective project management practices
- Provides timely, accurate updates that support decision-making and keep stakeholders aligned
- Applies advanced performance metrics and lessons learned to strengthen future project outcomes
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