Module 9 Project Manager Interview
It was a bit of a challenge for me to locate a project manager! A friend of mine put me in contact with her father, who has been a PM for more than 30 years. I had the opportunity to interview Norm, whose typical role has been a PM for large program portfolios in proposals and contract bidding, mainly in medical device distribution and communications. Norm gave me a history of his path in becoming a PM and completing his PMP certifications. His education background includes Engineering and English undergraduate degrees, as well as a MBA and the PMP certification! He had worked in the field for 18 years prior to obtaining the certification. Norm’s journey through project management was fascinating! He has had the opportunity to work in government contracting, wireless and cellular technology, foreign communications, and medical devices to name a few. He shared how the first projects that he helped to lead, occurred before the advent of PC (personal ...