Project managers have multiple roles and responsibilitie s to ensure success of any given project. 1. Planning:-Plann ing is one of the key responsibilitie s of a project manager. Unlike other management positions that may oversee a particular department, a project manager is responsible for portions of many departments that are directly involved in tasks for a specific project. 2. Setting Goals:-Goals for the outcome of the project are determined after a project manager has met with the organization or client, upper management and others to decide on the objectives. 3. Meetings:-Proje ct planning usually begins with the project manager holding a meeting to seek input for informal ideas from the meeting. 4. Overseeing Progress:-One of the most crucial roles of a project manager is overseeing progress of the entire project from start to finish and closing.