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What are Project Manager OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Project Manager to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Project Manager OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Project Manager OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Project Manager Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to implement transparency in project allocation for balanced workload per person
ObjectiveImplement transparency in project allocation for balanced workload per person
KRIdentify and implement workload balancing strategies for all team members by week 9
Evaluate current workload distribution among team members- Implement chosen strategies by week 9
- Identify effective workload balancing strategies
- KRAchieve a 15% decrease in overload complaints through surveys by the end of quarter
- Distribute regular surveys to gauge progress
- Implement strategies to reduce workload
- Evaluate existing data on overload complaints
- KRDesign a project-tracking dashboard for instant visibility into team's workload by week 6
- Identify key data points needed for tracking workload
- Develop and test dashboard functionalities
- Sketch dashboard layout and design elements
OKRs to enhance project completion rate to boost awarded projects
- ObjectiveEnhance project completion rate to boost awarded projects
- KRDevelop and implement a robust project tracking system by 20% to prevent delays
- Select system and devise implementation plan
- Research available project tracking systems
- Train team on new tracking system
- KRIncrease team productivity by 15% through effective resource allocation and training
- Successfully allocate resources, balancing workloads for optimized productivity
- Identify gaps in team skill sets and implement targeted training initiatives
- Track progress weekly, promptly adjust strategies as needed
- KRImprove communication efficiency with clients to ensure 100% on-time submission
- Facilitate training on effective and prompt communication techniques
- Schedule regular follow-ups to ensure timely submissions
- Implement a system to track client communication and submission dates
OKRs to improve efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery
- KRDecrease project overhead costs by 5%
- Identify and eliminate non-essential project expenses
- Improve efficiency in project management practices
- Negotiate better rates with vendors/suppliers
- KRReduce project delivery time by 10%
- Prioritize training of team members for improved productivity
- Streamline communication channels to hasten decision-making
- Implement advanced project management tools for increased efficiency
- KRIncrease project completion rate by 15%
- Prioritize and streamline tasks based on their importance and deadlines
- Improve team communication and clarity on project objectives
- Implement regular progress monitoring and provide necessary feedback
OKRs to elevate skills to proficient project manager level
- ObjectiveElevate skills to proficient project manager level
- KRLead and successfully deliver one small-medium scale project
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed
- Assemble and delegate tasks to project team
- Identify project goals, timeline, and required resources
- KRComplete advanced project management certification with at least 85% result
- Enroll in an advanced project management certification course
- Dedicate regular study hours for comprehensive review
- Take regular practice exams to ensure test readiness
- KRReceive positive feedback from atleast 90% of project stakeholders
- Communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders about project progress
- Promptly address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders
- Ensure consistent high-quality work throughout the project
OKRs to ensure timely delivery of superior quality projects
- ObjectiveEnsure timely delivery of superior quality projects
- KRDecrease project deadline overruns by 50%
- Strengthen communication and coordination among teams
- Implement effective project management tools and methodologies
- Regularly monitor and track project progress
- KRImplement a streamlined project management system to improve efficiency by 30%
- Train staff on the new system for uniform implementation
- Research and select a streamlined project management system
- Evaluate current project management procedures for inefficiencies
- KREnsure 100% adherence to established project quality standards
- Train team in quality standards enforcement
- Implement regular quality checks and audits
- Regularly review project to verify adherence to quality standards
OKRs to streamline stakeholder communication and strengthen project oversight capabilities
- ObjectiveStreamline stakeholder communication and strengthen project oversight capabilities
- KRConduct monthly stakeholder satisfaction surveys reaching a 25% increase in positive feedback
- Analyze feedback and make necessary improvements quickly
- Design an engaging and concise stakeholder satisfaction survey
- Implement a clear and accessible communication strategy
- KRReduce project oversight related issues by 50% through enhanced monitoring
- Increase frequency of project progress reports
- Implement advanced tracking tools for better project monitoring
- Conduct regular project review meetings
- KRImplement a stakeholder management software to track engagement levels by 80%
- Begin tracking and analyzing stakeholder engagement levels
- Research and select an appropriate stakeholder management software
- Train the team on using the chosen software effectively
OKRs to ensure punctual and high-quality project delivery
- ObjectiveEnsure punctual and high-quality project delivery
- KRImplement quality audits for all processes, reducing defects by 20%
- Identify all processes requiring quality audits
- Develop appropriate audit criteria and procedures
- Implement and monitor audit results for defect reduction
- KRAchieve 95% or more project completion success rate
- Regularly monitor, evaluate, and adjust project progress
- Implement meticulous project planning and clear goal setting
- Provide necessary resources and skills training to the team
- KRDecrease project timeline deviations by 30%
- Regularly monitor and assess project progress
- Provide timely corrections to any identified deviations
- Implement strict adherence to predetermined project schedules
OKRs to enhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- ObjectiveEnhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- KRIncrease the number of completed projects by 20%
- Enhance team productivity with improved tools and training
- Prioritize projects based on their impact and effort level
- Implement stricter deadlines and clear project milestones
- KRImprove project success rate by 25%
- Implement a comprehensive project management methodology
- Improve team communication and transparency
- Enhance project tracking and monitoring mechanisms
- KRDecrease execution timeline by 15% per project
- Prioritize tasks based on project requirements
- Implement efficient project management software
- Introduce routines for regular progress check-ins
OKRs to forge symbiotic relations with key stakeholders for expertise promotion
- ObjectiveForge symbiotic relations with key stakeholders for expertise promotion
- KRIncrease communication frequency with stakeholders by 50%
- Schedule regular weekly meetings with stakeholders
- Send bi-weekly project updates via email
- Initiate frequent one-on-one calls for personalized updates
- KRInitiate 3 collaborative projects emphasizing subject matter expertise
- Identify three potential collaborative projects focusing on specific expertise
- Begin planning the initiative, outlining roles and responsibilities
- Reach out to potential collaborators, explaining the project aims
- KRIdentify and establish contact with 4 potential stakeholder groups by week 4
OKRs to to excel in autonomous project management
- ObjectiveTo excel in autonomous project management
- KRComplete 100% of projects within the designated timeframe and budget
- Prioritize projects based on deadlines and budget parameters
- Consistently monitor progress towards project goals
- Efficiently manage resources and time allocation
- KRImplement 3 new innovative project management methods to improve efficiency
- Research latest innovative project management methodologies
- Select and plan implementation of three methods
- Train staff on new techniques and monitor efficiency impacts
- KRImprove project success rate by 20% through streamlined decision making
- Review and revise current project management processes
- Invest in decision-making training for project leads
- Implement a clear decision-making hierarchy within project teams
Project Manager OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated Project Manager OKR dashboards
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Project Manager OKR templates
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