Skills that Characterize a Good Web Project Manager

Hard Skills

Project management and production skills, especially in web, software, film, TV and multimedia
Rigorous understanding of scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation
Risk Management
Testing
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead effective meetings
Change control
Sufficient level of technical knowledge
Understanding of key business disciplines and activities
Knowledge of legal issues: contracts, data protection, copyright and so on

Good communicator and educator
A team player, leads by example, hands–on mentality
Ability to empathize
Enthusiasm for the web
Good sense of humor; ability to stay calm under pressure
Ability to fight your own battles; grit and determination
Good at handling relationships; recognition of emotional credits and debits for use with client and team to steer project forward
Ability to take responsibility and learn from own mistakes
Attention to detail
Pragmatism—a strong grip on reality
Solution oriented