As a PM, I can assign tasks

Project managers (PM), and other managers (PMA, PMO, PfM, PgM), can assign tasks to a team member in two ways:

• Assign a team member to one or more tasks: Select a team member from those assigned to any project work package, and then select among the possible tasks belonging to his or her work packages.

• Assign a task to one or more team members: Select a work package, then one of its tasks, and then select team members assigned to that work package.
• Note that team members cannot have tasks belonging to work packages they are not assigned to. In the example below, team member TM2 can have tasks from packages WP1 and WP2, but TM1 cannot have tasks from WP2, and TM3 cannot have tasks from WP1.

Assign a team member to one or more tasks at PLAN > Plan Resources > Assign Team Members > Team Member > ASSIGN TASKS:

Select one of the work packages this team member is assigned to, then one of the tasks belonging to this work package and click button [Assign]. Open task name to see details:

• Team members can be deleted from this task by clicking the ‘Delete’ button.
• Team members can be assigned as responsible, accountable, supportive, consulted, and or informed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I assign tasks to a team member in PMPeople?

You can assign tasks by selecting a team member and choosing from tasks within their assigned work packages under PLAN > Plan Resources > Assign Team Members.

Can I assign multiple team members to a single task?

Yes, you can select a task and assign multiple team members from the same work package. Roles like responsible, accountable, supportive, consulted, or informed can also be set.

Why can’t a team member be assigned to certain tasks?

Team members can only be assigned tasks from work packages they are already assigned to. This ensures correct task access and responsibility alignment.