I have years of experience in business consulting in the corporate training area. I'd like to build skills and transition into technical/IT project management. I am interested in Kronos and/or IFS integration and seeking advice about how to build skills in these areas. Thanks for your advice. Saving Changes...
Bob PatrinoConsultant/Senior Technical Project Manager| TamazariNewport, KY, United States
Hi Patricia!
I would consider taking some on-line training. I am sure that both Kronos and IFS have seminars online, probably free, that you could take. The only way I have found to get knowledge about something is to dive into it!!
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1 reply by Unice Harris
Dec 27, 2017 1:22 AM
Unice Harris
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A good coach is essential. They can tell you about IT Project life cycles etc that will lay the foundation for success. Some good resource links for coaching and networking below.
Thank you Bob. This is my first instinct too however I'm only finding training courses that are open to existing vendor partners. I'm exploring YouTube and other free resources as well. I used Kronos and IFS as examples since I have been working with a consulting company who positioned me with a client who is implementing IFS. I didn't get the role since I have never implemented a solution like this. It's a catch 22 - I can't get the experience since I don't have specific experience. I'll keep looking for training options. Let me know if you have any other suggestions. Thanks so much! Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
Hi Patricia,
With your experience in business consulting, I think you should look for a junior level position in IT project manager. Also, like Bob suggested you could look for free seminars, on-line training and other free resources.
Bob PatrinoConsultant/Senior Technical Project Manager| TamazariNewport, KY, United States
It is a dilemma for sure. How about reaching out on LinkedIn to see if you can find anyone with that kind of experience. Also, check out PMI as well as the Puget Sound Chapter, PMI to see if there are resources with that kind of experience. Saving Changes...
Shivanjali BhutkarBringing Technology and Business togetherNa, Ca, United States
I think start with small assignments/projects. Reach out to training areas in corp settings. I am sure they will have new projects related to training going on.Also since you are taking taking technical training, it will be useful in your projects. Saving Changes...
Unice HarrisApideltech lastLees Summit, Mo, United States
Dec 26, 2017 3:43 PM
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Hi Patricia!
I would consider taking some on-line training. I am sure that both Kronos and IFS have seminars online, probably free, that you could take. The only way I have found to get knowledge about something is to dive into it!!
A good coach is essential. They can tell you about IT Project life cycles etc that will lay the foundation for success. Some good resource links for coaching and networking below.
And also join this social site at www.pmallaccess.net.
They were helpful for me.
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1 reply by Patricia Bulger
Dec 27, 2017 1:19 PM
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Thanks for the additional resources!
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Rajeev SharmaPrincipal Consultant | Strategy, EA CoE | Digital Transformation, AI and Gen-AI| Tech MahindraGurgaon, Haryana, India
Patricia,
Now a days learning become easier through MOOCs (massive open online courses). Multiple service providers are in market (Udacity, Udemy, Coursera, MIT and many other) which extend educational courses in association with most of leading universities.
You can pick courses of your choice and grab things as per your learning pace.
Thanks
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1 reply by Patricia Bulger
Dec 27, 2017 1:19 PM
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I had forgotten about MOOCs! Thanks for the reminder/suggestion. I'll definitely look into this.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Are you talking about being a project manager or a SME (subject matter expert)? If you have experience in being a project manager there is not transition needed. The only thing you have do is to take knowledge about the domain where your next initiative will be implemented. Just in case the tools or environments you named then understand the environement and the tool but you do not need to be an expert.
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1 reply by Patricia Bulger
Dec 27, 2017 1:17 PM
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I agree with you 100%. I too don't believe I have to have the experience with the specific software but was unable to client to believe in me. I understand that they are paying for expertise in the software integration and I don't have this specifically. I'm looking for ways to build up my resume to show some experience in this area. Thanks for taking time to reply.
Is there any way you can leverage your current expertise to land a "bridge" role which would give you the opportunity to get some first-hand exposure to either of those tools? If not, as others have suggested, learning from those who do manage projects based on these solutions and/or taking formal training in one or both solutions are alternatives.
Kiron
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1 reply by Patricia Bulger
Dec 27, 2017 1:18 PM
Patricia Bulger
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I'm definitely looking into this. Thanks for the suggestion.
