Abstract
One of the main determinants of the success of a project is the right choice of people. The main focus of the present paper is on the role of the project manager in project management. The project delivery model and the execution, support, and management processes were described. Attention was paid to quality assurance processes in project management. The problems of creating and leading project teams were discussed. Based on empirical research, the main traits, skills, and competences that a project manager should have were identified. The final part of the paper provides an example of the competence profile of a project manager according to the IPMA model.