Here's the blurb I'd found from PMI's salary survey:
"Project Manager III: Under the general direction of either a portfolio manager, or, in some cases, a program manager, this position oversees high-priority projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. In addition to the duties of a project manager II, the project manager III takes projects from original concept through final implementation. The position interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end users, distributors, and vendors; it also ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. The project manager III may communicate with a company executive regarding the status of specific projects.
Project Manager II: Under the general supervision of either a portfolio manager or a program manager, this position oversees multiple projects or one larger project. In addition to the duties of a project manager I, the project manager II is responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of the project. The position may communicate with a senior project manager, functional area manager, or program manager regarding the status of specific projects.
Project Manager I: Under direct supervision of a more senior project manager, a portfolio manager, or a program manager, this position oversees a small project or phase(s) of a larger project, and has responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). The project manager I must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team."
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Nico SchusterManagig Director / CEO| Tecpal Ltd. Hong KongFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany
I know this I, II, III classification from my former positions. It was related to the actual job-grading and indicated experience/seniority.
E.g. PM I one was the newby or not so experienced PM with the entry level job-grade and the official title "Project Manager" on the business card (I cannot recall I ever met a "Junior" PM). PM II was the more experienced PM; also called Project Manager on paper but internally listed as PM II to reflect the experience.
What was internally called PM III was the "Senior Project Manager" which clearly showed seniority. The I, II, III classification basically was used for the same types of jobs which did not necessarily have a different job title.
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I do not subcribe to standard organisation definition of grading PMs. To Me a PM even if no formal degree or past experience can become a successful PM who can foresee minutest details of activities to complete a goal with optimal expenditure and mitigating foreseeable risks. Our experience of such choices has paid off. ..Each one in her or his career span someday or other have successfully or unfortunately failed to get to the goal achieved. . Saving Changes...
PM-I vaguely means a Junior PM. PM-II, a mid-level PM, and PM-III a Senior PM. In Some cases, these levels also indicate experience with project budgets. PM-III in US is expected to handle large multi-million dollar projects. But again, "Large" is also a relative definition. Saving Changes...
Tina BurdenDanaher Business Systems Leader, Innovation| Cytiva, a Danaher companyMississauga, Ontario, Canada
See pages 309 and 310 of "Earning Power", the PMI Project Management Salary Survey, 10th edition (2017). Question 20 lists the descriptions that are used by PMI for respondents to fill out the salary survey. Saving Changes...
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