Calendar of Events

Project Managers and Product Managers / Teams Working In Harmony with Suzanne Oudit  

Project and Product Management share many challenges, though each discipline also has unique struggles. In both roles, the key struggles often stem from balancing multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders satisfied, navigating limited resources and ensuring clear communication throughout the process. We'll discuss common struggles faced in both, understand each role's objectives and how to effectively work across the roles to achieve synergies and deliver scope successfully.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Based on the information that will be presented,   

• Implement 2 soft skill techniques withing 2 weeks  

• Develop a plan for working harmoniously and have a conversation for alignment withing 1 month.  
• Agree to practice or try a Technical Skill that’ll be shared withing 2 months  

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

• Understand why Project Managers struggle to work with Product teams  

• Explore from a different lens to develop more collaborative relationships - Project Managers' perception of Agile teams vs Agile teams' perception of projects  

• Tips for Project Managers to have more effective engagements with system of deliveries, Agile teams or Product Managers  

SPEAKER BIO:  

For the past 18 yrs, Suzanne journeyed through assignments in infrastructure, applications, business support and service management. She was tied to projects in some way as a track lead or change agent to name a few while developing planning, strategic execution and leadership abilities. Her journey continued to evolve as she became a Project Manager. Suzanne led teams of Project Managers successfully delivering multi-million domestic and global project with 10 to 100+ people. She then transitioned into her current role as a Product Manager. 

The meeting link and instructions will be emailed to you upon registration within your receipt. 

For enquiries, please email our Lunch & Learn Committee Chair at LunchNLearn@pmiaustin.org.