上克通大Responsibilities of the Project Manager(Cont. SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Planning Clearly defines the project objective and reaches agreement with the customer. Communicates this objective to the project team. Involves the project team in developing the plan to ensure a more comprehensive plan than he/she could develop alone. Gains commitment of the team to achieve the plan.Responsibilities of the Project Manager (Cont.) Planning • Clearly defines the project objective and reaches agreement with the customer. • Communicates this objective to the project team. • Involves the project team in developing the plan to ensure a more comprehensive plan than he/she could develop alone. • Gains commitment of the team to achieve the plan