Today's IT Project Management: Is it a unicycle or a tricycle?
Scott Chamberlain
University of New Brunswick
A graduate of the UNB Computer Science program, Scott Chamberlain has worked for Information Technology Services at the University of New Brunswick for over 10 years. Early in his career, Scott managed departments such as Client Relations/Support and IT Procurement. Here he developed an excellent understanding of how university IT departments run, and he developed great stakeholder management skills which he continues to draw upon today. Since January of 2010, Scott has taken on the role of project manager within ITS. He has lead a variety of IT related projects for UNB ranging from simple to large and complex. Scott was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick but now resides in Fredericton where he is pleased to call home.
Lori Murray-Hawkins
University of New Brunswick
After graduating from UNB with a BSc in Computer Science, Lori Murray-Hawkins began her career in IT as a programmer in institutional research at UBC. She returned to Fredericton and UNB as the system administrator for the brand new ERP being implemented. Rolling forward almost 20 years and past a number of roles within ITS, Lori currently has the pleasure of leading the Enterprise Solutions team as director; responsible for technical operations & architects and contributing to the implementation and planning of strategic goals. As portfolio manager for ITS, Lori is also responsible for receiving, assessing, and staffing projects that require ITS resources. As a lifelong data geek, her work wouldn’t be complete without the task of developing and leading the implementation of a data governance framework at UNB. Living in a very small hamlet (population 12) 50 km outside of Fredericton provides a change of pace and lots of time each day during her commute to ponder the wonders of the world.
Blair Sawler
University of New Brunswick
Blair graduated from UNB with a Bachelor of Education, focusing on High School Business. He quickly merged his love of technology and education in the early 1990s designing computer based training for the Canadian Patrol Frigate program. Throughout his 25-year career, Blair has worked with large IT consulting firms, School Districts, and also ran his own successful consulting business for several years. In the Spring of 2012, Blair joined the UNB ITS Department as the Manager, Business Support Services. Currently in the role of Technical Operations Manager for the department, Blair manages the day to day systems, networks, and development teams in ITS. In his spare time, Blair stays involved in the community through Scouting, and is past President of the Sunrise Rotary Club. He is also actively involved in his son’s hockey program each year serving as Team Manager. He and his wife Michelle have been married for over 25 years and have enjoyed many travel adventures with their two boys Parker and Spenser, and they also love to spend time at home enjoying the outdoors, reading and walking their greyhound lab Jackson.
Abstract
On the road to victory, functioning like a unicycle is not an option for today’s IT project manager. In order to drive project and organizational success they need to function like a tricycle, with the operational and... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Scott Chamberlain (University of New Brunswick)
- Lori Murray-Hawkins (University of New Brunswick)
- Blair Sawler (University of New Brunswick)
Topic Area
IT in Higher Education: Supporting continuous improvement through robust portfolio and pro
Session
CAN3.1M » Project / Program Management (10:00 - Monday, 20th June, CCIS L1-140)
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