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A Project Manager is responsible for the project at all stages: from the time it starts to the time it is closed as per its constraints on time, cost and quality. The first stage of a Project Manager’s role involves the planning and initiation of the project. Identifying the people, equipment, and facilities needed to complete the project and making sure they are available before work commences are his or her responsibilities. When the project is about to be finished, the Project Manager enters the closing phase of the project. This means making sure that all required deliverables are up to standards. If you want to stay ahead in competition and analysis, hire scrum master or business analyst as well, you can also build delivery management team for prompt deliveries.
Why pay £2,917 when you can pay £2,315?
Hiring a Project Manager should be quick and affordable. At Black Piano, we work with you to find, hire and manage top talent from India, costing just £2,315 per month for executive roles. You can enjoy huge savings of up to 21% compared to £2,917 in the UK.
How do we do it? India’s large educated population, lower cost of living and favourable exchange rates make it easy to hire great people affordably. UK hiring costs are soaring, and with increases to minimum wage and Employers National Insurance (NICs), offshoring with Black Piano is the smartest way to control costs and protect margin.
We manage everything, from recruitment to payroll, compliance to HR, so you can focus on growing your business while keeping costs low and profits high. Partnering with Black Piano will revolutionise your bottom line so you can get back to enjoying or re-investing your hard-earned profits.
Role seniority
UK salary
India salary
Saving
Executive
(1-4 years)
(1-4 years)
£2,917
£2,315
21%
Senior
(4-8 years)
(4-8 years)
£4,167
£3,241
22%
Manager
(8-12 years)
(8-12 years)
£5,833
£4,167
29%
Why hire a Project Manager?
Increased efficiency
Most of the organisational changes have led to increased efficiency so that goods and services are improved in quality, evenly distributed and have longer-lasting durability. By making sure that project activities are synchronised, a Project Manager (PM) makes a huge difference in a project’s efficiency. They master plan big projects into little sections, determining who is going to do what and when thereby avoiding latency. Asset planning enhances work organisation, and team members do not duplicate the work of other members or miss opportunities. This way the Project Managers manage to reduce risks and delay possibilities and keep the team on track with timelines and resource optimisation. A good PM also makes sure all relevant parties are informed of status as well as things like risks and issues.
Risk management and problem analysis
A Project Manager can plan, recognise, evaluate and control risks that may arise within the project before reaching a higher level. They hold the capability and are expected to note emerging issues in relation to budgets, resources, or project scope. Usually, a Project Manager is always on the lookout for any problems which may occur in the project’s progress so that they are solved before becoming a hindrance. It helps the companies address various focal and contextual changes based on experience gained from actual situations and practice. They use contingency approaches, which are meant to contain risks and ensure that projects remain on schedule as planned. The engagement of a Project Manager minimises the probability of costly errors, guaranteeing that threats are managed properly.
Interaction and management of stakeholders
As the core of the project, the Project Manager is in charge of keeping communication lines open among the various players in the project. It is their responsibility to ensure that relevant project stakeholders, team members, and higher authority officials are kept abreast with developments of the project, their concerns are settled, and information is given out in a timely and transparent manner. This level of communication helps to avert potential difficulties associated with lack of communication such as misunderstandings, differences in expectations, and even standoffs. Hire a Project Manager to improve interaction and management of all stakeholders.
Budget control and resource management
A Project Manager plays a significant role in the project management process, ensuring the accomplishment of the project under the preset budget and with efficient use of resources. They participate in controlling budgets by forecasting and managing costs to ensure they do not exceed a certain level while managing the use of human and physical resources. Via effective planning and control, a Project Manager makes sure that all the project resources are in place and in appropriate quantities at all times to avoid excess or shortage of resources. Additionally, they are responsible for budget management, which includes monitoring costs and adjusting budgets if required, so that any unexpected events do not occur towards the end.
What do Project Managers do?
Project Managers will draft, arrange, and monitor the projects to have them done on time, within the budget and by the standards needed. They manage resources, coordinate teams, control all risks, and satisfy the levels of communication, all while attaining results measurable against the business goals.
How can a Project Manager support your business?
Project Managers enhance efficiency because good processes, defined goals, and fine-tuning resource usage all contribute to making things smoother. They seek and mitigate risks, achieving high budget optimisation then realign teams. It is their domain that covers from the very last details to project openings that enable the accomplishment, hence, increasing productivity and business satisfaction while reducing unnecessary time wastage and costs.
How to hire the best Project Manager?
Hire by evaluating a candidate’s leadership skills, relevant experience, industry expertise, and ability to adapt. Look for strong communication, organisational skills, and problem-solving capabilities or simply connect with us and we will check all these things for you. Black Piano will help you find what you need within your budget. As an EoR we find, hire and manage as their legal employer so that you can focus on the main work. If you want to hire the best talent within your budget- Connect with Black Piano!
What are the qualifications/certifications required by a Project Manager?
Top qualifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments), and Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master). A relevant degree, leadership skills, and practical experience are essential. These certifications ensure a Project Manager can deliver effective results using globally recognised methodologies.
We handle it all
We quickly find top talent for your business and employ them on your behalf, but they still work solely for you! We do all the extra admin that comes along with recruitment and employment, such as supplying laptops, managing payroll and handling HR responsibilities. We told you we're awesome.
Find
When it comes to the selection of a Project Manager for your team, we step deeper than requirements by interpreting job descriptions and looking at the knowledge, background, and character that will propel your projects to success. Using our vast database and state-of-the-art technologies, we are able to find highly qualified candidates who have successfully managed previous projects and have brought them to successful completion on time and within budget.
Hire
Hiring a Project Manager is challenging, but since we act as the Employer of Record (EoR), we make it easy for you. What this means is that organisational, legal and administrative responsibilities for employees are handled by us while you retain working authority for employees. Although your Project Manager will be your direct employer, all the paperwork and major details are handled by us to ensure streamlined employer-candidate relations.
Manage
Onboarding is not merely about assigning new hires workload but also entails helping, monitoring and supporting the employee. As your Employer of Record (EoR), we are responsible for the support of the Project Manager. We will take up responsibilities like processing salary, expense, employee benefits, leave records and various administrative HR compliance. We will ensure that your Project Manager is always well-backed and all set to go.
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Clients we’ve helped
Black Piano brings deep expertise in building and maintaining offshore teams with best-in-class people, processes and culture. Very quickly, they have become a fundamental part of our company and have influenced greatly our IT delivery milestones.
Fabiano, CEO
Parabellum RE
Working with Black Piano as our strategic resourcing partner has been an absolute game-changer for NFS Technology. When we embarked on the development of a completely new solution, we knew we needed a team with precisely the right skills to bring our vision to life. Black Piano stepped in seamlessly, expertly setting up a brand-new team tailored to our project's unique requirements.
Seraj, Senior Director Product
NFS Technology
With Black Piano, we have built an offshore team of dedicated and talented individuals who have completed multiple MVPs in exceptional time and quality. Black Piano deeply understand our needs, going above and beyond to connect us with the right candidates.
Charlie, Portfolio Manager
New Future Ventures
We started working with Black Piano only 6 months ago and in that time we’ve built a team of 23 performance marketing professionals. When I met Black Piano, I wanted to set up an offshore team, and I was thinking about going it alone. Give Jonathan a call, and let him and his team guide you through the process. The speed they work is exceptional, their pricing is fair and transparent, and the additional support we get is invaluable. We’re true partners!
Nathan, CEO
Make Me Local
The Black Piano partnership is reliable and efficient, and has resulted in our ability to deliver timeously to our clients. The best value in the relationship comes from the continual interaction with Jonathan and Abhishek. It is very easy to work with them as they are accommodating to our business needs during challenging situations. This has undoubtedly created a winning formula for success.
Steve, Operations Executive
Altron
Black Piano has been a game-changer for our company, leveraging their expertise and knowledge to source the best talent while saving us a significant amount of time on recruitment, interviewing, and management. Their services have been invaluable in helping us streamline our operations and achieve our business objectives.
Luis, Managing Director
Parabellum RE
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FAQs
Does a small business need a Project Manager?
Yes, a small business can hire remote Project Managers.
What is the 80-20 rule for Project Managers?
80-20 or the Pareto rule states that 80% of the result is dependent on 20% hard work. This rule helps in prioritising work that will directly affect the result. This rule is followed by all the dedicated Project Managers.
How many projects can one PM handle?
A Project Manager can handle 5 medium projects at one time whereas if projects are large then around 2-3.
What if I am not satisfied with the work of the hired Project Manager?
If you aren’t satisfied with the employee, let us know within the probation period or after that and we will replace him/her.
What are the benefits of hiring a Project Manager remotely compared to in-house?
A remote Project Manager will be cost-effective and flexible with timings as per the project need whereas in-house will have a higher cost and will be available for a fixed time.
