To be a successful project manager, it is really important to master some essential skills. Among all the different types of skills, below are some skills considered most important that an effective IT project manager should have. Communication skills Communication is a crucial part of project management. Project managers should be able to communicate clearly, easily, effectively and frequently. As good communication skills are vital to understand what is expected from clients and help convey that objective to the project team. It also helps in receiving essential information from the project team and taking corrective measures during the process. Interpersonal and leadership