Managing a software development project, new inventions or a technology project can be a complex task, which is why project managers play a critical role in ensuring the success of development projects. A project manager in software engineering will meet critical goals by communicating effectively, identifying and mitigating risks, managing the budget, ensuring high quality and managing the project team. A software engineering project manager is also responsible for planning, meeting with stakeholders, testing for quality assurance, motivating their team and meeting deadlines.