Apr 28, 2019 12:55 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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Bogdan,
When seeking a PM position, knowledge in Project is a valuable asset. Much like a PMP certification, it shows the prospective employer that you understand the fundamentals of how a schedule works, and is managed.
That being said, I've rarely used Project in over 20 years as an engineer and PM. Many of the suppliers and various technical teams involved in my projects use it to detail out the plan and it is an excellent tool. It's not a great tool to present a plan to the stakeholders however other than, "Wow, look how complex this is. Aren't you glad we have a detailed plan?" As a PM responsible for managing multiple complex inter-related pieces, my job is typically showing at a high level the interfaces and critical path of the various plans, which requires a higher level summary view in a larger font that is readable from the back of a large conference room.
Having used a lot of scheduling tools, including Project, I can become fairly proficient in just about any tool very quickly. When projects are very large, I often have a dedicated scheduler who is an expert in the tool de jour. Without reviewing my whole resume however, being able to say "I am proficient using Project." quickly says that I know my way around scheduling complex projects.
