項目經理 / 项目经理
xiàngmù jīnglǐ
The English phrase 'project manager' is translated into Mandarin as 項目經理 / 项目经理 (xiàngmù jīnglǐ). If unsure, use 項目經理 / 项目经理. Wiktionary also lists 項目管理人 / 项目管理人 (xiàngmù guǎnlǐrén).
Meaning: one who manages projects (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 項目經理 / 项目经理 | xiàngmù jīnglǐ |
| 項目管理人 / 项目管理人 | xiàngmù guǎnlǐrén |
This term is used to describe a person responsible for managing projects.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 項目經理 is composed of 項目 (project) and 經理 (manager).
Which one should you use?
項目經理 is the standard professional title. In contrast, 項目管理人 / 项目管理人 is more descriptive and is less common as a formal job title.
How do you pronounce it?
xiàngmù jīnglǐ
Did you know?
- While 項目 means 'project', in casual office slang, people may refer to the project as a 坑 (pit), implying the project is a difficult trap.
- In Chinese corporate culture, the 經理 (manager) title is sometimes given as a status symbol to employees who do not actually manage any people or projects.
- A 項目經理 in China often navigates 'guanxi' (relational networks), meaning their role is as much about social diplomacy as it is about technical management.
Examples in context
- 李先生是我们公司的项目经理Mr. Li is the project manager of our company.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “project manager” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
