What is Project Monitoring?
Project monitoring is the process of continuously tracking and reviewing a project’s progress to ensure it stays aligned with the approved plan. It involves overseeing tasks, timelines, resources, scope, and budget to quickly identify discrepancies or risks that could derail success.
The project manager plays a central role in this phase, carefully observing deliverables and performance metrics while ensuring that the project remains within scope and on schedule. Monitoring also includes addressing issues as they arise, reallocating resources, and communicating with stakeholders to keep expectations aligned.
By keeping a close eye on execution, project monitoring provides early warning signs of delays, cost overruns, or scope creep. This proactive oversight not only minimizes risks but also ensures the project adapts effectively to changes, increasing the likelihood of delivering on time and within budget.
