Vadym Radchenko September, 2014 WANT TO BE A PROJECT MANAGER?
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Agenda How I selected the subject F.A.Q. Popular myths
Technical PM vs. non-technical Examples & Tips Conclusion
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How I selected the subject
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Frequently Asked Questions Im an IT Engineer (TL, Architect,
QA, etc.) and want to be a PM. What should I do? Does it worth to
change a direction?
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Frequently Asked Questions Im a non-IT manager, but IT is cool.
I want to join it and manage IT Team.
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Frequently Asked Questions I work in IT but not involved into
the project activities directly: System Administrator, Recruiter,
HR, Office Manager, Security, etc. I want to be a PM!
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Myth - PM has bigger salary Yes, it is bigger: Yes: Senior PM
> TL Yes: PM > HR No, it is lower: No: PM < TL No: IT PM
non-IT PM
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Myth - PM has nothing to do Doesnt produce code Doesnt answer
immediately Doesnt sit all time in the room Just talks a lot via
phone Etc.
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Myth - PM has a lot of free time
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Myth - PM always has an interesting job which is not boring and
monotonous
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Myth - PMs are not needed at all
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Types of PMs - Examples PM as Proxy. Translates client needs to
the team and vice versa PM as People manager for the team PM as a
Scrum Master PM Manages the project itself (Budget, Scope,
Schedule) * Items above could be combined in different
variations
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Technical PM vs. Non-Technical Has technical background Tends
to micromanage Likes to say Id do it faster Has to do a big effort
to start trust the team. When receiving requirements looks at them
from technological point of view Has managerial background Manages
on high level Doesnt say anything or look at TL/Architect Has to
believe TL/Architect or involve 3 rd party When receiving
requirements looks at them from business perspective
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How to become a PM? PM should bite you* * Kostyantyn
Derets
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How to become a PM? Know Theory
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How to become a PM? Technical Person Develop your soft skills
Substitute your PM Work with juniors Be even more proactive Improve
your language
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How to become a PM? Non-technical Person Obtain basic technical
skills Visit IT events Trust your team Consult with your team
Imagine IT specialists are children Be honest!
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