Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
I've recently been assigned Project Executive Officer to high visibility, high profile projects in my company. I'm looking for information on what are the differences between the PEO and the PM roles; what skills are most recommended for this type of role, and what "gotchas" should I be on the look-out for. Thanks in advance! Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 05, 2020 1:26 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Melissa
In my opinion, the important thing is that it is clear what the Organization and Management expects from you
I have already had the opportunity to talk about the topic with people from various organizations.
The job roles and activities are all different and vary from Organization to Organization
Congratulations on the appointment
I wish you a great success in the performance of these new responsability (s)
Thank you Luis - since the assignment announcement yesterday, a few things have become clearer. To me this sounds more like a program management role; with higher expectations on status reporting, and budget control. There are still some items which I am unclear of, but I've been given direction by my manager, and his promise of support. I'm greatful for the guidance! Best, Melissa Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 06, 2020 12:17 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Melissa -
Assuming you have PMs on these projects, your role is sometimes called a Delivery Executive. You'd act as a point of escalation for the PM and team and usually be the first line of contact with executive stakeholders. You would likely be sitting on the steering committees for these projects.
Kiron
Thank you Kiron - insightful response and it does help put together the picture for me. The addition of PMs has not been clarified yet, though I expect that to be the case, otherwise if not, I may have to politely say no. Regards, Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 05, 2020 3:48 PM
Replying to Eric Simms
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It sounds like you'll be a powerful project Sponsor, able to interact with Executive staff on behalf of the project. In contrast, the Project Manager will be responsible making sure the project tasks are completed on time and on schedule, and reporting progress to you.
I'm guessing no one has yet defined your role, so if you create your own job description before someone else does and circulate it to your superior, odds are she or he will approve it with few if any changes.
Hi Eric - I appreciate your note about creating my own job description! I believe that it is somewhat possible in this situation - it seems I'll be allowed to wear many hats, the question is how many, and of what type :) Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 05, 2020 3:04 PM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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Melissa, you have to make the question inside your company itself. Mainly to understand what they are expecting on the position. I can say you that PEO is lot of miles above than PM role. A PEO is a Senior Executive/ Senior Management Position. Is the role number 1 inside an organization related to project/program/portfolio management. There is no other role above it when you talk about project/program/portfolio management inside an organization. So, in your position, I would be afraid that I was promoted to such a high position without telling me what it was...hehehehe
Sergio - you made me smile with your response. What you stated was exactly what I am worried about. If I understand fully what management shared with me yesterday, then my response was "Yay! I'll finally be able to say things like "let me tell you how this is going to work" and "I'm the decision maker"" LOL. I manage several other projects at this moment, and more seem to be coming in which I'm expected to manage as a PM. With this new role, I'll need to be relieved of those projects so I can focus on PEO role; and if no relief, then I won't be able to execute as PEO. The management team can't have it both ways, though I did offer to do both and recieve two paychecks. hee hee hee
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1 reply by Sergio Luis Conte
Feb 06, 2020 3:56 PM
Sergio Luis Conte
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I answered it because I was in the same situation then perhas what I commented could help. Writting about I lived the key thing is to ask top management team "ok, thank you for that, but what you do think this role is about". Then, construct on the answer as a basement. Let me say that it could be a high chance that you will surprise with the answer but take it and constructo on the answer just in case you are thinking to accept the challenge.
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Melissa
Can you already share your new responsibilities with us?
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1 reply by Melissa Antoniano
Feb 10, 2020 5:02 PM
Melissa Antoniano
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Hello Luis et al who took the time to read and respond to my question!
The "Project Execution Owner" is the internal definition of PEO.
This will be managing the end-to-end deployment of the solutions in multiple venues in parallel; in essense a Program Manager.
So yes - there will be project managers assigned from other organizations and/or third parties, and those PMs will provide me with status updates, obstacles, etc. I'll be responsible for the overall driving/leading and "health" of the deliveries, reporting status of milestones and financials and keeping the politics at bay; while continuing the customer relationship building.
My main worry at this moment is gaining closure on 8 other projects that are *so close*, and resisting being assigned other projects!
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 06, 2020 1:55 PM
Replying to Melissa Antoniano
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Sergio - you made me smile with your response. What you stated was exactly what I am worried about. If I understand fully what management shared with me yesterday, then my response was "Yay! I'll finally be able to say things like "let me tell you how this is going to work" and "I'm the decision maker"" LOL. I manage several other projects at this moment, and more seem to be coming in which I'm expected to manage as a PM. With this new role, I'll need to be relieved of those projects so I can focus on PEO role; and if no relief, then I won't be able to execute as PEO. The management team can't have it both ways, though I did offer to do both and recieve two paychecks. hee hee hee
I answered it because I was in the same situation then perhas what I commented could help. Writting about I lived the key thing is to ask top management team "ok, thank you for that, but what you do think this role is about". Then, construct on the answer as a basement. Let me say that it could be a high chance that you will surprise with the answer but take it and constructo on the answer just in case you are thinking to accept the challenge.
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1 reply by Melissa Antoniano
Feb 10, 2020 5:06 PM
Melissa Antoniano
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Good insights Sergio. Yes - it will be a challenge. i've done this type of role before on other large, high profile projects, but was never given the title of PEO. When I speak to my internal team, I'll be PEO, however when I explain what I do outside my organization I think it's simpler to say Program Manager. Best!
Timely question. I was actually speaking to someone recently and they stated they were the PEO. I had never heard of this term before in our organization, but their role is beneath that of the PM of the project they are working in.
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1 reply by Melissa Antoniano
Feb 10, 2020 5:04 PM
Melissa Antoniano
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Thank you Steve - that is interesting, as the role in our organization is radically different. Project Execution Owner is our verbiage for the acronym PEO and it is not a support role. Acronyms can be so misleading! Regards,
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Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 06, 2020 2:05 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Melissa
Can you already share your new responsibilities with us?
Hello Luis et al who took the time to read and respond to my question!
The "Project Execution Owner" is the internal definition of PEO.
This will be managing the end-to-end deployment of the solutions in multiple venues in parallel; in essense a Program Manager.
So yes - there will be project managers assigned from other organizations and/or third parties, and those PMs will provide me with status updates, obstacles, etc. I'll be responsible for the overall driving/leading and "health" of the deliveries, reporting status of milestones and financials and keeping the politics at bay; while continuing the customer relationship building.
My main worry at this moment is gaining closure on 8 other projects that are *so close*, and resisting being assigned other projects!
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Feb 11, 2020 5:02 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Melissa
Thanks for your answer
I wish you great success in the exercise of new responsibilities
Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 07, 2020 8:35 AM
Replying to Steve Ratkaj
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Timely question. I was actually speaking to someone recently and they stated they were the PEO. I had never heard of this term before in our organization, but their role is beneath that of the PM of the project they are working in.
Thank you Steve - that is interesting, as the role in our organization is radically different. Project Execution Owner is our verbiage for the acronym PEO and it is not a support role. Acronyms can be so misleading! Regards, Saving Changes...
Melissa AntonianoTechnical Project Manager| NokiaColorado Springs, CO, United States
Feb 06, 2020 3:56 PM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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I answered it because I was in the same situation then perhas what I commented could help. Writting about I lived the key thing is to ask top management team "ok, thank you for that, but what you do think this role is about". Then, construct on the answer as a basement. Let me say that it could be a high chance that you will surprise with the answer but take it and constructo on the answer just in case you are thinking to accept the challenge.
Good insights Sergio. Yes - it will be a challenge. i've done this type of role before on other large, high profile projects, but was never given the title of PEO. When I speak to my internal team, I'll be PEO, however when I explain what I do outside my organization I think it's simpler to say Program Manager. Best!
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1 reply by Sergio Luis Conte
Feb 11, 2020 4:42 AM
Sergio Luis Conte
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In the organizations I have the opportunity to work in PEO is on top of program managers.
