Project management software caters to the following primary functions.
PROJECT PLANNING
Project manager will utilize the software to map project tasks and visually describe task interactions.
TASK MANAGEMENT
Caters for the creation, monitoring, evaluation and management of tasks, deadlines and status reports.
DOCUMENTATION
Productivity is increased through quality control measures and risk assessments.
CALENDAR
Project timelines include scheduled meetings and activity dates that should automatically update across all project managers and end users.
TIME TRACKING
The software must have the ability to track time for all tasks maintain records.
EVALUATING
The software will have the ability to evaluate the project managers and end users based on the tasks performed throughout the week.
MESSAGING
The software will allow communication between project managers and end users e.g (sending messages, uploading files and recieving notifications).