15 customisable OKR examples for Project Managers
What are Project Managers 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 Managers 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.
Building your own Project Managers OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
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Our customisable Project Managers OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Project Managers Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to accelerate the delivery of consulting projects
Accelerate the delivery of consulting projects
Reduce project delays by 15% through enhanced resource allocation
Assess and optimize team efficiency regularly
Provide resource allocation training to project managers
Implement a robust resource management software system
Implement new project management tool and train all project members by week 6
Schedule comprehensive tool training for all project members
Implement the new tool and complete training by week 6
Select suitable project management tool for our needs
Achieve a 10% improvement in project completion speed by the end of the quarter
Implement efficient project management tools and strategies
Provide training for enhanced team productivity
Regularly monitor and adjust timelines as needed
2. OKRs to improve accuracy of project estimations
Improve accuracy of project estimations
Implement a new estimation tool with positive feedback from 75% of users
Initiate a feedback survey post-implementation
Conduct training sessions for users to understand the tool
Select an estimation tool compatible with current systems
Reduce variances in project estimates versus actual results by 20%
Use past projects as a benchmark for estimation
Implement a detailed project management plan
Regularly monitor and adjust estimates as needed
Complete advanced estimation training for relevant staff
Monitor staff's progress and understanding post-training
Identify staff members needing advanced estimation training
Schedule suitable training sessions for identified staff
3. OKRs to be on track for a long-running project
Be on track to deliver <project> next quarter
100% of the core features have been delivered
Ship <feature 2>
Ship <feature 1>
Identify all core features
Run 20 UX tests session on <project>
Analyze feedback and identify opportunities
Create the UX test script
50 people are actively using the beta every week
4. OKRs to keep a long-running project on track
The ACH Payment project is on track for next quarter
We have achieve our 4 main development milestones
Milestone 1: UX Design completed
Milestone 4: We have enrolled 10 beta customers on ACH
Milestone 2: Backend API is functional and tested
Milestone 3: ACH payment is wired to the UI (internal)
We have completed 25 transactions on the internal beta
We have completed 20 UX testing sessions
5. OKRs to improve relationships and delivery results with internet customers and project managers
Improve relationships and delivery results with internet customers and project managers
Increase customer satisfaction ratings by 25% through improved communication protocols and response times
Develop and enforce a timely customer response protocol
Implement team training on effective communication and customer interaction
Regularly review and adjust communication strategies based on customer feedback
Boost customer retention rates by 15% through improved project management and after-sales follow-ups
Track and analyze customer retention metrics regularly
Develop an effective after-sales follow-up system
Implement meticulous project management strategies for customer satisfaction
Successfully complete 100% of projects within promised deadlines and budgets
Streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary tasks
Prioritize tasks based on urgency and available resources
Regularly review and update budget and timeline
6. OKRs to improve project delivery margins while keeping existing customers happy
Increase profitability of project delivery while keeping customers happy
Reduce operational costs associated with project delivery by 8%
Implement cost saving measures
Identify areas for potential cost savings
Analyze current operational costs associated with project delivery
Monitor and adjust cost saving measures as needed
Reduce project delivery cycle time by 20%
Increase customer satisfaction ratings on project delivery by 10%
7. OKRs to deliver projects on time
Timely Project Delivery
Increase team productivity by 15% with time management techniques
Reduce project turnaround time by 20%
Implement Agile project management methodologies for better time tracking
Successfully meet every project milestone
8. OKRs to enhance project management processes for improved success rate
Optimize project management for increased success
Increase on-time and on-budget project delivery by 20%
Conduct monthly project analysis and feedback sessions
Train team on effective project management techniques
Implement new project management software
9. OKRs to significantly improve the timeliness of projects
Significantly improve the timeliness of projects
Reduce the number of adjustments by 20%
Achieve a customer satisfaction score of 90% or higher for timeliness of projects
Increase the overall on-time project delivery rate to 95%
Establish clear communication protocols
Track and monitor progress against timeline
Identify risks and proactively address any issues
Implement a project management process
10. OKRs to reduce scope creep on critical projects
Minimize scope creep on critical projects
100% of scope changes are documented and approved by the relevant stakeholders
Run 3 training session on how to manage scope on long-term projects
Achieve an 45% reduction in scope creep on critical projects
Establish clear project objectives and scope before the project begins
Set expectations with stakeholders and document any changes to scope
Create a process for stakeholders to submit scope change requests
Monitor progress regularly to ensure scope is being met
11. OKRs to cultivate an environment encouraging autonomy, entrepreneurial spirit and swift decision-making
Cultivate an environment encouraging autonomy, entrepreneurial spirit and swift decision-making
Decrease decision-making time by 30%, as measured by project timeframes
Utilize data-driven project management tools
Implement a streamlined decision-making process
Provide regular training to improve efficiency
Launch an internal entrepreneurship challenge, with a minimum 50% staff participation
Create incentive/rewards program to promote 50% staff participation
Announce challenge and guidelines to all staff via company-wide communication
Regularly track and report participation rates to encourage involvement
Implement training sessions targeting autonomy and independent decision-making for 75% of the staff
Develop skill-specific training sessions focused on independence
Identify 75% of staff likely to benefit from autonomy training
Schedule and execute training sessions for identified staff members
12. OKRs to prepare a successful product launch
Be on track for a successful launch of next quarter
Build a mailing list of 1,0000 people
Find relevant Facebook and LinkedIn groups
List on Product Hunt as an upcoming product
Create landing page with beta signup form
Share on Reddit, HackerNews, etc...
Enroll 5 influencers to boost our profile on social media on launch day
Secure 10 press articles with known publications
List 25 journalists that could be interested in writing about us
Create PR kit
13. OKRs to strengthen and Revitalize Marketing Department Functionality
Strengthen and Revitalize Marketing Department Functionality
Implement two new strategic marketing initiatives
Identify potential marketing initiatives based on current market trends
Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the new initiatives
Develop detailed plans and goals for two chosen initiatives
Increase team productivity by 25% measured through KPIs
Incentivize timely task completion with rewards
Provide training for efficient project management tools
Implement daily stand-up meetings to streamline communication
Achieve 30% rise in positive customer feedback on marketing efforts
Increase frequency of customer satisfaction surveys and feedback requests
Revamp marketing strategies based on customers' preferences and needs
Streamline communication channels for better customer engagement
14. OKRs to enhance collaboration and stimulate thought leadership
Enhance collaboration and stimulate thought leadership
Conduct 4 leadership training workshops to foster thought leadership
Identify topics and designing the content for the leadership workshops
Coordinate with facilitators and arranging the necessary resources
Send invitations and schedule the four leadership training workshops
Implement 5 successful cross-functional projects to boost team collaborations
Develop clear communication guidelines and timelines
Identify and assign cross-functional team members for each project
Establish metrics for success and regular progress checks
Increase the average audience engagement rate on team discussions by 20%
Implement interactive activities during team discussions
Incorporate feedback sessions post-discussions
Provide comprehensive training for engagement techniques
15. OKRs to enhance collaboration and performance in the marketing team
Enhance collaboration and performance in the marketing team
Increase the number of joint projects by 50% to promote collaboration
Follow-up aggressively on project proposals until closure
Identify potential partners for collaboration in shared fields
Propose joint-venture ideas to potential partner organizations
Improve overall project efficiency by 30% through streamlined team processes
Implement a robust project management software for better task tracking
Conduct workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills
Regularly review and refine team processes to boost productivity
Implement fortnightly team-building activities to enhance cooperation by 20%
Schedule bi-weekly team-building sessions within work hours
Monitor and measure cooperation progress post-activity
Identify engaging team-building activities suitable for all team members
Project Managers OKR best practices to boost success
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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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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.
How to turn your Project Managers OKRs in a strategy map
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Project Managers OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to improve utilization rate of employees and resources
OKRs to establish comprehensive control mechanisms across all operations
OKRs to develop and implement an impactful spending proposal
OKRs to enhance team collaboration through synergizing efforts
OKRs to successfully raise $150,000 via Kickstarter campaign
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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