--- title: The Role of Your Project Manager [Infographic] description: What you should and shouldn’t you expect of your Project Manager? 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They are flexible, quick-thinking individuals who can adapt to an assortment of challenges. By and large, their work requires them to take on dual identities that aren’t usually detailed in their job descriptions. But even though they strive to be the supermen and women of your teams, there are some things that your PMs aren’t. Having unrealistic expectations of your PM can ultimately set back your team’s progress — below is a breakdown of what you should and shouldn’t expect of your Project Managers role in the interest of your project’s success. ![who is your project manager (PM) infographic](https://blog.metrostar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pm_infographic1-jpeg.jpeg?width=600&name=pm_infographic1-jpeg.jpeg) ![Picture of Sydney Ramgolam](https://blog.metrostar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MetroStarSystems_June2020/Images/metrostar2021-sun-70.png?width=150&name=metrostar2021-sun-70.png) Written By: [Sydney Ramgolam](https://blog.metrostar.com/author/sramgolam) Former Contributor ### you might like these too ### [MetroStar’s Cedric George Honored for Advancing Readiness, Empowering Veterans, and Delivering Mission-Critical Impact](https://blog.metrostar.com/cedric-george-nvc-veteran-of-year) ##### Career Growth | Management | MetroStar Culture | Making an Impact ### [Cedric George Is Modernizing Military Logistics at MetroStar](https://blog.metrostar.com/cedric-george-dod-exec-year) ##### Career Growth | Management | Awards | Making an Impact ### [Veteran Shines Again as a Finalist in the 2024 Pinnacle Awards](https://blog.metrostar.com/veteran-finalist-pinnacle-awards-0) ##### Career Growth | Management | Awards | Making an Impact [view more](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/management) ## want to stay in the loop? 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