Project Management: York University Computer Science and Technology Dept

1. Project Management:York UniversityComputer Science and Technology Dept Date: Nov 1, 2006 By: Steven Gallant, VP, Project Management Date: Nov 8, 2006 By: Shayne Smith CEO

2. Traits of GoodProject Managers • Traits vs Skills – skills are something that can be developed through training • Strong PM Traits include: • Leader – not something that can be easily developed • Business Minded – understand financials, always make money, max profit • Good Communicator – written, verbal, good listener

3. PM Traits (cont’d) • Understanding of Risk • Driven – can be a type “A” when required • Plans well and is organized • Technically competent (proficient) – not technically focused • Client Focus – understand the client, see the true motives • Proactive

4. Strong PM vs Project Administrator Strong PMProject Administrator Manages the Proposal Effort Little Involvement in Marketing Prepares the Fee Budget Gets Fee Budgets from Dept. Heads Participates in Fee Negotiation Accepts Whatever is Negotiated Participates in Team Selection Relies on Dept. Heads for Staffing Gets Non-Performers Removed Blames Dept. Heads for Poor Perform. Controls Technical Direction Delegates Tech Matters to Dept. Heads Controls Budget and Schedule Monitors Budget and Schedule Maintains Rapport with Client Reports Status to Client Directs Fee Collection Efforts Lets Accounting Handle Collections Accountable for Success or Failure Keeps Records of Who Screwed Up (PSMJ)

5. The Complete PM

6. Project ManagementCareer Path • Experience is key to strong PM capability • Don’t be in too much of a hurry to manage projects right away • Should have at least 5 years of work experience • Should act under a PM to gain experience; assistant PM or job manager

7. Career Paths

8. Career path for PMs in Engineering

9. The Consulting Business • Consulting is the fastest growing export market in North America • Employs over 72,000 Canadians, contributing in excess of $12B to our economy • There are 100,000 consulting engineering firms in North America, most operating at the community level with less than 25 employees • U.S. ranks 1st and Canada ranks 4th in the world in terms of revenues derived from export of engineering services

10. Wardrop is One of the 100 Largest Engineering Consulting Companies in North America

11. Wardrop is a Career Destination • Top Employer recognition ranks Wardrop as unique amongst all Canadian engineering firms • Our staff are highly engaged, and we are committed to developing them

12. Questions and Comments?