Does it work when a developer is the project manager's boss?
- by marabutt
I am in the planning stage of a project and I am looking to hire a project manager. I would like to do some coding and keep eye on all parts of the project. However, i have a feeling that a project manager will get better results. I have the following options:
1) manage the project and not code
2) hire a project manager and code myself
I am worried that the project manager will feel impeded by having the project owner in the development team. If I run the project, the team might fall apart causing the project to fail. To stick within budget, I have to be involved in one capacity or another.
Does anyone have experience with this situation, any suggestions?
more info: 4 in-house developers each responsible for a specific area. The developers can also outsource work if agreed to by the project manager.