project manager

[/ˈprɒdʒekt ˈmænɪdʒər/]
nounpl: project managers
gerente de projeto
1. A professional responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a project from initiation to completion, managing resources, timelines, budgets, and team members
The project manager ensured the software development stayed within budget and deadline.
O gerente de projeto garantiu que o desenvolvimento de software permanecesse dentro do orçamento e prazo.
2. An individual who coordinates tasks, communicates with stakeholders, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle
Our project manager scheduled weekly meetings to track progress on the construction site.
Nosso gerente de projeto agendou reuniões semanais para acompanhar o progresso no canteiro de obras.
In Brazil, 'gerente de projeto' is the standard professional title in corporate and technology sectors. The role is highly valued in multinational companies and reflects project management methodologies like PMP and PRINCE2. The abbreviation 'PM' is commonly used in emails and casual business conversations, even among Portuguese speakers. In the USA, 'project manager' is a widespread career path with certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) being highly sought after.
NYC Slang
PM (abbreviated), project boss
Synonyms / Sinônimos
PMproject coordinatorproject leadproject directorproject superintendent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gerente de projeto
Most common formal translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gerente de projeto / gestor de projeto
Both terms widely used in corporate environments
São Paulo
gerente de projeto / PM
Frequently abbreviated as 'PM' in tech and corporate sectors
Portugal
gestor de projeto / chefe de projeto
Portuguese prefer 'gestor' over 'gerente'; 'chefe de projeto' also common

Related Words

project managementstakeholderdeliverablemilestonetimelineresource allocationrisk management

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the project on track
meet the deadline
manage stakeholders
deliver on time and on budget
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