What are the main differences between Project Manager and Portafolio Manager ?

David Hernandez PMP| Motivus Mexico City, D.F., Mexico

I mean responsabilities.

Posted: Oct 9, 2017 2:26 PM

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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada

The latter focuses on selecting, prioritizing and re-evaluating the right projects whereas the former focuses on delivering those projects right.

Posted: Oct 9, 2017 4:37 PM

Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina

Take a look to the new PMBOK Guide page 12 Table 1-2

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1 reply by Salvatore Castellano

Oct 09, 2017 5:51 PM

Salvatore Castellano

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First....it's spelled "Portfolio".....
and secondly, it's surprising to see that a lot of people don't understand the difference. But then again, the sizing of the company plays a factor in it.

Posted: Oct 9, 2017 5:02 PM

Salvatore Castellano Ptoject Engineer| Aerospace Industry Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Oct 09, 2017 5:02 PM

Replying to Sergio Luis Conte

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Take a look to the new PMBOK Guide page 12 Table 1-2

First....it's spelled "Portfolio".....
and secondly, it's surprising to see that a lot of people don't understand the difference. But then again, the sizing of the company plays a factor in it.

Posted: Oct 9, 2017 5:51 PM

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