Let me first stress that I find project managers pretty remarkable and courageous people.
Being a project manager isn’t an easy job.
Projects need to be delivered on time, to cost, to the required quality AND deliver the expected benefits.
During the course of the project, PMs have to be mindful of the big picture and at the same time keep an eye on the detail – without micromanaging anyone. They also need to be skilled at leading and motivating the team and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, whilst juggling a multitude of tasks so that the project isn’t stalling.