Project Manager Essentials for Professional Engineers

When leading an Engineering Project, whether it be Process, Product or Service, elaborate software and checklists alone do not ensure projects will achieve the desired outcomes. These are merely the mechanics. The true essence of Engineering projects is aligning the whole organization to the corporate strategy. There are fundamental project management principles that are critical to success, particularly for Professional Engineers.

This dynamic seminar will examine a methodology that is utilized in high performance Project Management Offices. You will learn expert techniques for building successful project teams, creating efficient plans, and implementing effective change management. Critical elements of communication amongst stakeholders and Senior Management to ensure the success of your projects and Organizational Alignment will be covered. A practical application of this methodology will be demonstrated so that you can put your new skills to work immediately!

Agenda:

2:00 – 2:10 pm Event Opening/Snacks

2:10 - 3:45 pm Seminar

3:45 – 4:00 pm Break

4:00 – 5:45 pm Seminar

5:45 – 6:00 pm Q& A

6:00 pm Professional Networking

Our Speaker, Tom Marchese, P.Eng., PMP

Senior Consultant, True Milestones Inc.

A licensed Consulting Engineer and Project Management Professional, Tom has over 25 years of experience in engineering project management. Tom has seen why projects can fail even with a qualified project manager. His pragmatic approach to Engineering Project Leadership is a proven formula to project success and creating high performance Project Teams. Tom’s experience includes construction management, project engineering, managing technical design teams developing niche products and services within the Electric Utility industry, and Fire & Life Safety industry.