Hello,
I work as a (technical) project manager in an IT company producing enterprise software for governments. Part of my job is, one side, interfacing with the client and planning together with them (our projects require much interaction and knowledge transfer with the client) and on the other hand I follow the work of up to 5 teams (interfacing mostly with the team leaders, but also with the developers). I have to make daily decisions of prioritization and also of IT solutions. Helping me I have one or two business analysts, but ultimately I am the one making the decisions and, at least internally, steering the project.
I do delegate (it's important), but I want to be able to decide what I delegate and to whom (I guess I don't mind being responsible, but, if I am, I want to be in control)
Now the question: while I do like working in the way I described, having most of the responsibility, when I read sometimes the descriptions of other PM positions, they don't seem quite to fit with what I do. I'm looking around for another job and I would like to know if there any special keywords or industries where I could more easily find positions like the one I hold now.
I'm sorry if it sounds like a naive question, but, like i said, looking at the PM positions advertised out there, I cannot quite see similar jobs to the one I currently have and I think I'm looking int the wrong place.
I hope someone can shed some light and help me out.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
I think in general, each organization will have its own processes and PM's will collect specific responsibilities, skills, and perform tasks that not all organizations will have.
Still, they are still PM related skills that are applicable across the board. It will just be a matter of how you write up your accomplishments and skills in your resume.
Some of the specifics you mention, like org structure, could be discussed in the interview. Remember, the interview is not one-side, you are also interviewing them - and ultimately both sides are looking to ensure it is a good fit.
Good Luck.
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1 reply by Riccardo Fanciulli
May 25, 2017 11:06 AM
Riccardo Fanciulli
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Hi Craig,
thank you for your reply.
Indeed, I need to sue interviews to find out more and decide, but I was trying to find out if what I described was more likely to be found in certain industries rather than others. Or if it was closer to a program manager.
Despite the level of responsibility I have now in this organization, I sort of fell into this by chance and have very little knowledge of the PM world.
Thank you again.
I think in general, each organization will have its own processes and PM's will collect specific responsibilities, skills, and perform tasks that not all organizations will have.
Still, they are still PM related skills that are applicable across the board. It will just be a matter of how you write up your accomplishments and skills in your resume.
Some of the specifics you mention, like org structure, could be discussed in the interview. Remember, the interview is not one-side, you are also interviewing them - and ultimately both sides are looking to ensure it is a good fit.
Good Luck.
Hi Craig,
thank you for your reply.
Indeed, I need to sue interviews to find out more and decide, but I was trying to find out if what I described was more likely to be found in certain industries rather than others. Or if it was closer to a program manager.
Despite the level of responsibility I have now in this organization, I sort of fell into this by chance and have very little knowledge of the PM world.
Thank you again. Saving Changes...
If you have entered to the project management profession ( as you have hinted in your question), that should not be an issue, because the the field is an accidental profession most of the time for many people including myself.
Secondly, in your activities you said that you continuously communicated with your clients and lead your time,you delegate responsibilities and so on. These are some of best examples of duties and responsibilities a project manager should do. But generally the title" project management" is very vast and ambiguous term,so the descriptions you may be reading regarding project manager duties may be industry or sector specific and you should not be concerned if it doesn't match what you re doing. You can also fine tune yours.
The bottom line is you also explained that you are happy in the profession and that seem to be good for me. But if the work is challenging you technically , then I suggest you take courses or class and that will transform your skills.
But if you re doing multiple projects concurrently, you may apply for portfolio manager/program manager.
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