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Project Teams at Acro Commerce - Part Two

Gabrielle May, PM at Acro Commerce, discusses the roles and responsibilities each team member has in ensuring project success.

There are some common roles in many software development projects, and each role has specific responsibilities. Learn more in this quick three-minute segment.

Transcript

Hi, my name is Gabrielle. Thank you for joining me today for part two of this video on Project Teams. 

In case you missed part one, I'm a Project Manager here at Acro Commerce, and I'm here to shed some light on the responsibilities of each role within the project team.

There are some common roles in software development projects, and each role has specific responsibilities. Here's a brief description of the roles you'll see on a project team at Acro Commerce.

Project Manager — this individual is responsible for the overall project planning, coordination and management. They develop project schedules and budgets, manage project risks and issues, and ensure that the project is delivered on time and within that budget. They also facilitate communication among the team members and stakeholders.

Product Owner — this individual represents stakeholders or end users and conveys their requirements to the development team. They will define and prioritize the project backlog, plan and execute testing strategies to identify and report defects to verify that the software meets the specified requirements, provide feedback on the project development, and ensure that the end product meets the business needs and objectives. 

Software Architect — this individual designs the software's overall structure and system architecture. It will make high-level design decisions and define a project's technical guidelines. They will address any technical challenges and guide the technology choices within the development team. They will also collaborate with the development team to ensure adherence to the architectural vision.

Developers — now, there are many types of developers, but the rule can be defined as an individual who will write, test and maintain the software code. They will implement functionality based on the design and requirements written within a user story or a ticket. They will also collaborate with other team members to integrate their work and resolve issues. 

UX and UI Designers — these individuals create user interfaces and user experiences that are intuitive and user-friendly. They will develop wireframes, mockups and prototypes and collaborate with the development team to ensure the design is implemented appropriately.

While not officially part of our Project Teams, you may interact with some of our DevOps teammates here at Acro. They support our project teams by managing the deployment and infrastructure aspects of a project. They automate, build deployment and testing processes, monitor and maintain software's performance and availability, which is most present within our hosting services, as well as ensure that the continuous integration and continuous delivery, CI and CD pipelines are efficient. 

There is a lot to discuss regarding Project Teams, but this is all I have for you today. I hope these videos have been educational and you can walk away with a better understanding of project teams and how they impact projects.

I'm Gabrielle with Acro Commerce, and thanks for watching. Bye for now.

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