Higher Education CoP - Apr 2018 - What are the current trends that could impact the PM profession in the next 2-3 years. What are potential employers looking for?

NCSU Avent Ferry Building

What are the current trends that could impact the PM profession in the next 2-3 years. What are potential employers looking for?

Speaker:  Ray Gries, Regional Operations Manager/Director at Whitlock and Al Sarhangi, Technical Operations Manager at Whitlock

About the Speaker: Ray Gries

Ray Gries is Whitlock’s Regional Operations Manager/Director for the Carolinas, and is responsible for leading the region’s design, project management, sales, and integration services teams. He is also involved with Carolinas wide strategic planning, recruiting and training. Ray has 19 years’ experience in the Systems Integration industry in both Finance/Accounting (8 years) and Operations (9 years) including Audio Visual, Pro-Sound, Structured Cable, Network IT and Professional Services spanning commercial, healthcare, and Federal markets. Ray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Lake Superior State University in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.

About the Speaker: Al Sarhangi

Al Sarhangi is the Technical Operations Manager for Whitlock’s Carolina offices and has more than 13 years of professional experience in the AV/IT industry, including roles in technical support, operations management, and project leadership.  In this role for the Carolina offices, he oversees installation, project and site management, programming and quality assurance initiatives within the region. Al’s also responsible for setting and maintaining the best practice standards for technical operations. Before Whitlock, he served in various technical and management roles at the University of North Carolina, Cornell University and Cisco Systems.

 *Enter the building on the Avent Ferry road side through the covered entrance.

Agenda

·       [6:30-6:55pm] Registration & networking

·       [6:55-7pm] Greeting & Introduction of speaker

·       [7-7:45/8pm] Speaker presentation

·       [7:45/8pm-8:15/8:30pm] Q&A, closing remarks, and networking

Public Sector CoP - Agile in the Public Sector: Overcoming the Challenges

Matrix

Location: Matrix Resources, 7001 Weston Parkway Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513

04-18-2018 5:30 pm -7:30 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Food, Drinks & Pre-meeting Networking)

Overview:

In this discussion, we will review the basics of Agile in comparison to traditional waterfall project management techniques and how private sector can learn from the public sector, what challenges are unique to the private sector and how digital transformations in government organizations can be made successful.

Topic Areas:

• What is Agile? And Why Agile works?

• Review of different Agile flavors

• Discuss some basic Agile concepts: Culture, Structure, Process

• A discussion of why Agile transformations fail in public and private sector

• Agile in Government: The Challenges & Successes

• How to get started: What does success look like?

Learning Objectives:

• Compare Traditional (Waterfall) project management vs. Agile

• Understand Agile project management concepts

• Formulate plan to use Agile in public sector for successful digital transformations

Audience:

• Software project managers

• Project managers looking to obtain more information about Agile

• Team leads

Chapter Meeting - April 2018: Change Management: The Undercover Role of the Project Manager

Sheraton Imperial RTP

Non-Members $25, Members $10, Volunteers $0.   No refunds will be provided for cancellations. 

New member orientation will be held in the Windsor Boardroom from  5:30 to 6:30 PM

• Change management requires a plan, and fancy change models are not required for success
• Without adequate change management, a project can fail even if the deliverable meets and/or exceeds all project objectives
• Change management must also address the journey to the deliverable

Job Fair Session 1 – April 21, 2018, 9 to 10 AM: Job Seekers, HR Recruiters and Hiring Managers (2)

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Abstract: 
Showcase your skills and work experience as job seekers meet with recruiters and hiring managers. Bring lots of business cards and copies of your resume. This is an excellent way for anyone looking for a job in and around Research Triangle Park, now or in the near future, to get in front of HR recruiters and hiring managers.

Job Fair Session 2 – April 21, 2018, 10 to 11 AM: Job Seekers, HR Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Abstract: 
Showcase your skills and work experience as job seekers meet with recruiters and hiring managers. Bring lots of business cards and copies of your resume. This is an excellent way for anyone looking for a job in and around Research Triangle Park, now or in the near future, to get in front of HR recruiters and hiring managers.

Job Fair Session 3 – April 21, 2018, 11 to 12 PM: Job Seekers, HR Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Abstract: 
Showcase your skills and work experience as job seekers meet with recruiters and hiring managers. Bring lots of business cards and copies of your resume. This is an excellent way for anyone looking for a job in and around Research Triangle Park, now or in the near future, to get in front of HR recruiters and hiring managers.

Job Fair Session 4 – April 21, 2018, 1 to 2 PM: Job Seekers, HR Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Abstract: 
Showcase your skills and work experience as job seekers meet with recruiters and hiring managers. Bring lots of business cards and copies of your resume. This is an excellent way for anyone looking for a job in and around Research Triangle Park, now or in the near future, to get in front of HR recruiters and hiring managers.