Hernan NuñezService Delivery Manager| DXC TechnologyCiudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Despite being pivotal in aligning strategy, execution, and stakeholder expectations, Project Managers often find their role undervalued in IT environments dominated by technical deliverables. This question challenges organizations to reconsider how they recognize and empower PMs—not just as coordinators, but as strategic enablers of innovation, efficiency, and client satisfaction! Saving Changes...
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Hernan, como sos compatriota, voy a escribir en nuestro idoma. Lo que voy a escribir no es nuevo pero durante años, incluyendo a la organizacion que nos nuclea, ha sido bastardeado porque muchos, a mi criterio, tratando de llevar agua para su molino han contribuido a la confusion general. Todo lo que escribis se soluciona si todos entienden que la palabra clave es solucion, donde solucion = "la cosa" a construir (producto/servicio/resultado) + "el proceso" de construirla. En cualquier proyecto en general, y en IT en particular, el balance de lo que vas a entregar definen el exito o el fracaso del proyecto. Pero siempre y cuando se entienda que nos pagan para entregar soluciones, no para entregar proyectos.
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1 reply by Hernan Nuñez
Sep 12, 2025 7:47 AM
Hernan Nuñez
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Sergio, tu respuesta pone el foco donde muchos esquivan: no nos pagan por gestionar proyectos, sino por entregar soluciones. Esa distinción es clave. Producto + proceso, resultado + camino… ahí está el verdadero valor del Project Manager. Gracias por decirlo con claridad y convicción, y por defender el rol con mirada crítica y constructiva.
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Too often, Project Managers are viewed through a narrow operational lens—taskmasters in a world that prioritizes code over coordination.
But the truth is: great IT doesn’t happen without great orchestration.
In tech-driven environments, where complexity and speed collide, PMs are not just schedulers—they are sense-makers.
They translate vision into action, align cross-functional priorities, manage interdependencies, and ensure that user value isn’t lost in the rush to deliver features.
More than that, PMs bridge the gap between technical brilliance and business relevance.
They hold the space where client needs, stakeholder trust, and team capacity must be balanced—not just managed.
If organizations want sustainable innovation, they must move beyond underestimating PMs as “non-technical” and instead recognize them as strategic integrators—those who ensure that every sprint, commit, and release adds up to something meaningful.
The question is not if PMs are essential to IT success.
The question is: Are we fully leveraging their potential to shape it?
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1 reply by Hernan Nuñez
Sep 12, 2025 7:50 AM
Hernan Nuñez
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Luis, your words elevate the role of the Project Manager with precision and respect. In tech environments where speed and complexity dominate, the PM doesn’t just coordinate—they interpret, connect, and make sense of it all. I especially resonate with the image of the “sense-maker” who translates vision into action and ensures value isn’t lost in the rush to deliver. If we want sustainable innovation, we must recognize PMs as strategic integrators, not just operational executors. Thank you for stating it so clearly.
Project Managers are the unsung architects of IT success. While they are often underestimated in tech-driven organizations, their tangible impact is what turns abstract visions into successful, on-time projects. They achieve this by aligning teams, managing resources, and mitigating risks, ensuring that a brilliant technical idea is actually built and delivered.
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1 reply by Hernan Nuñez
Sep 12, 2025 7:52 AM
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Syed, your answer captures the essence of what many overlook: Project Managers are the quiet force that turns vision into reality. In tech-driven spaces, where ideas abound but execution falters, it’s the PM who aligns, enables, and delivers. Their impact isn’t always loud—but it’s foundational. Thanks for reminding us that behind every successful product, there’s a strategist making it happen.
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Hernan NuñezService Delivery Manager| DXC TechnologyCiudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sep 07, 2025 9:23 AM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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Hernan, como sos compatriota, voy a escribir en nuestro idoma. Lo que voy a escribir no es nuevo pero durante años, incluyendo a la organizacion que nos nuclea, ha sido bastardeado porque muchos, a mi criterio, tratando de llevar agua para su molino han contribuido a la confusion general. Todo lo que escribis se soluciona si todos entienden que la palabra clave es solucion, donde solucion = "la cosa" a construir (producto/servicio/resultado) + "el proceso" de construirla. En cualquier proyecto en general, y en IT en particular, el balance de lo que vas a entregar definen el exito o el fracaso del proyecto. Pero siempre y cuando se entienda que nos pagan para entregar soluciones, no para entregar proyectos.
Sergio, tu respuesta pone el foco donde muchos esquivan: no nos pagan por gestionar proyectos, sino por entregar soluciones. Esa distinción es clave. Producto + proceso, resultado + camino… ahí está el verdadero valor del Project Manager. Gracias por decirlo con claridad y convicción, y por defender el rol con mirada crítica y constructiva.
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1 reply by Sergio Luis Conte
Sep 13, 2025 7:49 AM
Sergio Luis Conte
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Gracias a vos por permitirme participar. Abrazo
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Hernan NuñezService Delivery Manager| DXC TechnologyCiudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Too often, Project Managers are viewed through a narrow operational lens—taskmasters in a world that prioritizes code over coordination.
But the truth is: great IT doesn’t happen without great orchestration.
In tech-driven environments, where complexity and speed collide, PMs are not just schedulers—they are sense-makers.
They translate vision into action, align cross-functional priorities, manage interdependencies, and ensure that user value isn’t lost in the rush to deliver features.
More than that, PMs bridge the gap between technical brilliance and business relevance.
They hold the space where client needs, stakeholder trust, and team capacity must be balanced—not just managed.
If organizations want sustainable innovation, they must move beyond underestimating PMs as “non-technical” and instead recognize them as strategic integrators—those who ensure that every sprint, commit, and release adds up to something meaningful.
The question is not if PMs are essential to IT success.
The question is: Are we fully leveraging their potential to shape it?
Luis, your words elevate the role of the Project Manager with precision and respect. In tech environments where speed and complexity dominate, the PM doesn’t just coordinate—they interpret, connect, and make sense of it all. I especially resonate with the image of the “sense-maker” who translates vision into action and ensures value isn’t lost in the rush to deliver. If we want sustainable innovation, we must recognize PMs as strategic integrators, not just operational executors. Thank you for stating it so clearly. Saving Changes...
Hernan NuñezService Delivery Manager| DXC TechnologyCiudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sep 07, 2025 1:23 PM
Replying to Syed Ashir Riaz
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Project Managers are the unsung architects of IT success. While they are often underestimated in tech-driven organizations, their tangible impact is what turns abstract visions into successful, on-time projects. They achieve this by aligning teams, managing resources, and mitigating risks, ensuring that a brilliant technical idea is actually built and delivered.
Syed, your answer captures the essence of what many overlook: Project Managers are the quiet force that turns vision into reality. In tech-driven spaces, where ideas abound but execution falters, it’s the PM who aligns, enables, and delivers. Their impact isn’t always loud—but it’s foundational. Thanks for reminding us that behind every successful product, there’s a strategist making it happen. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Sep 12, 2025 7:47 AM
Replying to Hernan Nuñez
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Sergio, tu respuesta pone el foco donde muchos esquivan: no nos pagan por gestionar proyectos, sino por entregar soluciones. Esa distinción es clave. Producto + proceso, resultado + camino… ahí está el verdadero valor del Project Manager. Gracias por decirlo con claridad y convicción, y por defender el rol con mirada crítica y constructiva.
Gracias a vos por permitirme participar. Abrazo Saving Changes...
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