Projektmanagement
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In German, project management is Projektmanagement.
Projektmanagement refers to the discipline of organizing and managing project resources.
Meaning: discipline of organizing and managing project resources (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun formed from Projekt (project) and Management (management).
Which one should you use?
Projektmanagement is the general term for the discipline. In contrast, Projektsteuerung is used when you want to emphasize the controlling or monitoring aspects of a project. If you are referring specifically to the act of leading a project or the role of the project manager itself, use Projektleitung.
How does it change in a sentence?
Projektmanagement is a neuter noun, so it takes the definite article das (das Projektmanagement). The genitive singular form is Projektmanagements.
Did you know?
- In German technical projects, the concept of 'scope' is often handled via a Lastenheft and a Pflichtenheft, two distinct documents that separate requirements from the actual technical specification.
- The term Projektmanagement is part of a wider trend called 'Denglisch', where English business terms are integrated into German grammar, such as using German articles with English loanwords.
- In German business culture, a Projektleiter may have a different level of authority than a Projektmanager, as the former implies a formal leadership role with disciplinary power.
Examples in context
- Wir benötigen erfahrene Fachkräfte im ProjektmanagementWe need experienced professionals in project management
- Die Projektleitung ist für die erfolgreiche Umsetzung des Projekts verantwortlichThe project management is responsible for the successful implementation of the project
- Das Projektmanagement ist bei uns sehr wichtig.Project management is very important for us.
- Sie hat eine Fortbildung im Projektmanagement gemacht.She took a training course in project management.
- Gutes Projektmanagement spart viel Zeit und Geld.Good project management saves a lot of time and money.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are discussing their career goals.
- HannahWas möchtest du eigentlich beruflich machen, Julian?What do you actually want to do professionally, Julian?
- JulianIch interessiere mich sehr für Projektmanagement.I am very interested in project management.
- HannahDas klingt spannend, das passt zu dir.That sounds exciting, that suits you.
- JulianDanke, Hannah, ich suche schon nach Kursen.Thanks, Hannah, I am already looking for courses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “project management” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
