José Luis Sosa is a portfolio & program management leader with 18+ years of experience driving complex infrastructure and energy projects, specializing in large-scale CAPEX delivery across international environments.
Which project management certifications do you currently hold?
PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, PMO-CP, PMI-PMOCP, PfMP
Which volunteer team do you currently support?
PMIstandards+, PMWB Project Management Mentor, PMI Infinity Advisory Committee, and PfMP (Portfolio) Certification Exam eLearning Prep Course Writing & Review
What impact does your volunteer team have on the project management profession?
Our volunteer team bridges the gap between traditional project management theory and real-world delivery, increasingly accelerated through AI initiatives like Infinity. By combining mentoring with contributions to global standards, we help professionals navigate complexity and raise the bar for execution and leadership across the PM community.
How does your volunteer experience benefit your day-to-day job as a project professional?
Contributing to global standards gives me a broader perspective that I apply directly when navigating day-to-day project complexity and risk. It helps me step back, connect decisions to the bigger picture, and stay focused on what truly drives outcomes, while integrating tools like AI to further refine decision-making. Combined with exposure to a diverse global community, it sharpens my judgment and improves how I anticipate challenges. Ultimately, it strengthens the way I lead international teams and manage stakeholders in high-stakes environments.
Which M.O.R.E. principle do you apply most in your work as a project practitioner, and how does it influence your approach to delivering project success?
Relentlessly Reassess Project Parameters is the principle I use most. I believe the key to navigating complexity is recognizing that the initial project baseline is never a fixed truth. In my work, I constantly reassess goals, constraints, and assumptions to ensure they still make sense in an evolving environment. This approach allows me to lead international teams with greater clarity, keeping everyone focused on what truly drives value today rather than what was defined months ago. It’s about staying relevant, protecting the project’s purpose, and being relentless in adapting our approach to deliver real impact.
Is there a ProjectManagement.com article or webinar you found helpful? Can you share the title or link?
I enjoy ProjectManagement.com and the podcasts, since I can download to listen offline.
Where can others connect with you?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlsosas/
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by James Turchick
on: April 22, 2026 10:00 AM |
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