What Type Of Person Thrives In The Tech Industry, According To An Associate Project Manager At Adobe
Success in the tech industry, specifically in project management roles like Jessie's at Adobe, hinges on strong communication skills; Jessie emphasizes that "communication is key," even outweighing technical expertise for project managers ensuring synchronization between clients, consultants, and the company.
Project Management, Communication, Organization, Technical Skills, Client Communication
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Jessie Nigel
Associate project manager
Adobe
California State University, Chico
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Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Strong communication skills are essential for success as a project manager.
2. Technical expertise is crucial, especially in consulting roles, requiring deep product knowledge.
3. Organization is vital for project managers to keep projects synchronized and on track.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in the industry depend on their specific role. In tech, it's obviously very technical, but it varies depending on the role. In consulting services, it also depends, but if you're a consultant, it's really about knowing the product you're consulting on very well. You need to get technical with it and be the expert in what you're explaining and teaching.
As a PM, I just have to be very organized and communicate with everyone. Communication is key. Even if I'm not the best PM, if I communicate well with everyone, they'll keep me on the account.
That's what's needed: communication between the client and consultant, and between myself and Adobe. The PM's role is to make sure everything is synchronized and going well. The main thing is you have to communicate with people. If it boils down to anything, that's it.