A Day In The Life Of A Project And Program Manager At UCLA
A Project/Program Manager at UCLA describes a typical day as highly variable, involving tasks such as "finalizing logistics for an upcoming conference," providing guidance to direct reports, and "work[ing] on some projections for an upcoming program cycle," highlighting the dynamic nature of the role and the diverse responsibilities involved in managing projects and programs.
Project Management, Teamwork, Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership
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Kate McAllister
Project/Program Manager
UCLA
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
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Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Project and program managers have varied day-to-day tasks.
2. Managers work on projects with teams, consulting and guiding team members.
3. Managers also work on administrative tasks such as reviewing timelines, sending updates, and working on budgets and projections.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a project and program manager look like?
My work as a project and program manager varies from day to day. Today, I caught up on emails before jumping into a team meeting on Zoom.
We were finalizing the logistics for an upcoming conference we're producing. Then, I reviewed project timelines and deliverables and sent status updates to the necessary stakeholders.
Next, I consulted with my direct reports and gave them guidance on their projects. Finally, I worked on some projections for an upcoming program cycle, recorded changes to our budget, and outlined our anticipated needs for the future.