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What types of projects require more expertise from a Project Manager? Why?

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This excerpt explains why certain types of projects require more expertise from project managers than others.

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A number of companies have invested lots of time and energy into creating project management positions because individuals who fit this occupational criteria are highly skilled at cutting costs and pinpointing quality individuals for hire, which not only helps initiatives run smoother, but takes a lot of pressure off of human resource teams and functional managers. The hire of a project manager also allow stakeholders the flexibility to determine ...

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