Re: SLC project management

[PaulMmn <PaulMmn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I dunno if it's a Western thing or not.  Until recently the idea of a
Project Manager at the company I work for was as a lead / only programmer.
We've got a new head if IS, so I don't know if the definition's changed yet
or not.

For most projects, if it's of any size, -managing- the project is a full
time job:  coordinating various tasks, user testing, equipment deliveries,
resolving disputes, resolving programming interface issues, scheduling user
training, dictating Change Management procedures...   *phew*

There's more than enough work to keep a manager -managing- without adding
programming, debugging, testing, and the like to the list.

If a manager insists that a Project Manager is just a lead programmer, they
are NOT thinking clearly about the entire project.

Is there another position that handles the administration of the project?
Maybe you need a change of title to go with your relocation.

--Paul E Musselman
PaulMmn@ix.netcom.com




>I just relocated to Salt Lake City from Philadelphia. One of the interesting
>(to me) changes I've noticed is that out here in the West, they look at
>project management as being more of a hands-on coding job. I'm used to working
>as a manager, not a coder. And a fine one at that. This has slowed down my
>finding projects a bit.
>
>I'm wondering. What is the perception of the list participants? Do you want
>your project managers to be involved with the coding? Or do we cause enough
>problems without messing with your area of expertise?
>
>Hank Heath
>Project Manager
>Con Quest Data Corporation
>home office: 801-733-9716
>cell phone: 801-814-5387
>7054 S. Ponderosa Dr.
>Salt Lake City
>UT 84121-3734
>e-mail: HLHeath@IBM.net
>Web site: www.cdc2000.com



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