Project Management ResponsibilitiesDesigning and applying appropriate project management standards for incorporation in the NI GatewayReview process managing the production of the required deliverablesPlanning and monitoring the project adopting any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structuresPreparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as requiredManaging project risks, including the development of contingency plans liaison with programme management (if the project is part of a programme) and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicatedMonitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessaryApplying change control and configuration management processes reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments liaison with appointed project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project