Daniel JeanData & Analytics Scrum Master| Delta DentalChicago, Il, United States
I was told I was interviewing for a Sr. P. Coordinator job and the position said Proj. Administrator. The job description, however, sounds like a PC role. I can see value in interviewing for the role. I get more time with the budget and with the delivery. I also get more time in interviewing other candidates who would want to work with them. Would the title be a hindrance in my growth? I am a PC now Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Titles can be very subjective. Do not let it keep you from an opportunity.
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1 reply by Lavaughn Selvon
May 02, 2018 10:05 AM
Lavaughn Selvon
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I appreciate this advice Dinah. My official title does not define my PM involvement and I feel somewhat bothered about this. I am thinking about revealing my desire for a more active role in PM to my manager and senior manager (I am bit more involved since acquiring my CAPM but only my manager knows about this). Any suggestions on how I can approach this? Our org structure has defined roles such as turnaround manager (program), project managers and project leaders (engineers only), however nothing like project coordinator etc.
I've seen multiple titles used for the PCO role including:
- Project coordinator
- Project analyst
- Project officer
- Project administrator
- Associate PM
- Project support
Focus on identifying what activities you would be performing in the role - is it a "paper pusher" or someone who acts as the real "right hand" of the PM?
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Daniel JeanData & Analytics Scrum Master| Delta DentalChicago, Il, United States
Thank you, everyone, for the advice. The position does not look like a paper pusher type of role. It looks pretty hands on. I have a call at 12 today. I will report back.
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2 replies by Daniel Jean and Rami Kaibni
May 02, 2018 10:23 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Good Luck with your interview.
May 02, 2018 10:24 AM
Daniel Jean
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I really appreciate that Rami
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Daniel JeanData & Analytics Scrum Master| Delta DentalChicago, Il, United States
All, I had the interview yesterday. It was good to hear more about the position. I have a final interview with the hiring manager soon. Awaiting to hear the date. Thanks for the advice. This community is truly a special one.
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1 reply by Lavaughn Selvon
May 02, 2018 10:07 AM
Lavaughn Selvon
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All the best with that final interview and looking forward to hear the outcome.
Titles can be very subjective. Do not let it keep you from an opportunity.
I appreciate this advice Dinah. My official title does not define my PM involvement and I feel somewhat bothered about this. I am thinking about revealing my desire for a more active role in PM to my manager and senior manager (I am bit more involved since acquiring my CAPM but only my manager knows about this). Any suggestions on how I can approach this? Our org structure has defined roles such as turnaround manager (program), project managers and project leaders (engineers only), however nothing like project coordinator etc.
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2 replies by Daniel Jean and Dinah Young
May 02, 2018 10:14 AM
Daniel Jean
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Good luck with that conversation!
May 02, 2018 2:30 PM
Dinah Young
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If your manager is aware of the work you are doing (using CAPM skills), maybe you can talk to him about what your next step should be in career development. Instead of asking for more, ask him what more he would like you to do given what he knows about you.
All, I had the interview yesterday. It was good to hear more about the position. I have a final interview with the hiring manager soon. Awaiting to hear the date. Thanks for the advice. This community is truly a special one.
All the best with that final interview and looking forward to hear the outcome.
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1 reply by Daniel Jean
May 02, 2018 10:15 AM
Daniel Jean
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Thank you
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Daniel JeanData & Analytics Scrum Master| Delta DentalChicago, Il, United States
May 02, 2018 10:05 AM
Replying to Lavaughn Selvon
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I appreciate this advice Dinah. My official title does not define my PM involvement and I feel somewhat bothered about this. I am thinking about revealing my desire for a more active role in PM to my manager and senior manager (I am bit more involved since acquiring my CAPM but only my manager knows about this). Any suggestions on how I can approach this? Our org structure has defined roles such as turnaround manager (program), project managers and project leaders (engineers only), however nothing like project coordinator etc.
Good luck with that conversation! Saving Changes...
Daniel JeanData & Analytics Scrum Master| Delta DentalChicago, Il, United States
May 02, 2018 10:07 AM
Replying to Lavaughn Selvon
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All the best with that final interview and looking forward to hear the outcome.
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