Do project managers exist in the CIA?

Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

We wouldn't know as it's a secret. But naturally the CIA must have many projects inside the agency. I wonder how the security clearance works for PM's, and what happens when they leave the project (I assume they are contractors). One thing is for sure, if I completed a project for the CIA, I would be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life.

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 8:07 AM (Updated by author: Apr 3, 2018 8:08 AM)

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Drake Settsu Project Manager / Blogger Hi, United States

I think that is classified Sante. They can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a PM.

The silence of this discussion!

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 10:08 AM

Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada

My guess is they have such a role but have likely come up with a sufficiently obfuscated title to prevent their PMs from being targeted.

They have "operations" which should meet the textbook definition of projects, but I'd guess that the methodology used is very specific to that business...

Kiron

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 11:40 AM

Anish Abraham Privacy Program Manager| University of Washington Auburn, Wa, United States

I guess they have PM's, and perhaps they may have lot of processes around how they manage the projects.

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 2:00 PM

Anonymous

Yes i have been a PM for the CIA.
Oh crap, now I have to kill you all.

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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD

Apr 03, 2018 5:28 PM

Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD

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lol, if the CIA doesn't get you first.

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 3:05 PM

Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Apr 03, 2018 3:05 PM

Replying to anonymous

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Yes i have been a PM for the CIA.
Oh crap, now I have to kill you all.

lol, if the CIA doesn't get you first.

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 5:28 PM

Vincent Guerard Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada

Sante,

I would suspect they go through a security clearance first, they sign some none disclosure.

Someone just confirm there is PM there!

Posted: Apr 3, 2018 7:00 PM

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