https://project-management.fandom.com/wiki/Strong_matrix https://www.jobhero.com/job-description/examples/administrative/functional-manager Allocate Unit Resources Functional managers make day-to-day decisions regarding unit resources, including finances and staff delegation, to effectively meet expectations and complete projects. Functional managers examine projects in the pipeline and assess the needs of the project managers responsible for completing those projects, then determine how to best allocate the unit’s resources to complete projects on time and according to budget. Maintain Master Schedules Because business units often have many projects occurring at once, the functional manager manages and maintains a master schedule to ensure that work is completed on time. This schedule may include due dates for specific projects and deliverables as well as personnel-specific schedules, which can be especially important if staff members work on multiple project teams. Manage Project Bud...