Leads a project team in delivering custom development solutions, or for leading a project team in the Maintenance and Support of an application or set of applications using the appropriate business measurements and terms and conditions for the project according to project charter or contract. This specialty has overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables. This specialty manages project plan, budget, structure, schedule and staffing requirements, including IBM and Client employees and 3rd party vendors. This specialty requires experience with PM methodologies. They are responsible for managing all project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the Client. They provide day to day direction to the project team and regular project status to the Client.