Okta

Leading the Developer Velocity project (#1 engineering initiative) to break down our monolith to improve speed for all developers. I also formed and now lead an architecture committee comprised of chief and principal architects, allowing us to promote long term technical excellence and decision making for the organization.

Engineering Principal Technical Program Manager

Edgio

Completed the merger of Yahoo + Limelight to form Edgio which now serves nearly 20% of the world's internet traffic.

Manager, Technical Program Management, CTO Org

Yahoo

Managed, mentored, and led a team of 10 Technical Project Managers. Orchestrated company wide planning events for 22 teams and 142+ engineering/product people across multiple locations and time zones.

Manager, Strategic Programs, Technical Program Management

Built out the global platform at scale and reduced business exposure to disaster scenarios within Yahoo Edgecast. I additionally built and led the innovation labs arm within the company from the ground up, producing unique forward looking projects that have earned patents.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Strategic Programs

Verizon Media

TechOps agile focused role where I led a team of 4 Technical Project Managers within the PMO. My team and I successfully completed agile transformations in operations.

Manager, Technical Project Management Office

Managed the strategic partner and infrastructure program around the world, building infrastructure at the edge of the internet in new and emerging markets.

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Planed and built datacenter infrastructure at the edge of the internet in major cities and markets across the globe to increase performance for end users “eyeballs” of the internet—from streaming video, images, applications, credit card transactions, and more.

Technical Project Manager

Southern California Edison (SCE)

A mix of engineering and project management: I was responsible for executing high voltage multi-million dollar substation projects that provide power for northern LA, eastern LA, and southern Orange counties. Worked with teams of 15-50 stakeholders regularly to complete engineering on 90+ substation projects to date. Work impacted millions of customers within the region. Fun fact: I had a big part in the effort to restore nationwide grid stability after San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was shut down.

Project Engineer

I write about program management in an effort to challenge what we know about it. My goal is for you to make a bigger impact as a program and project leader. I write a newsletter that breaks down program tactics that you can use (link in bio).

Note: My direct message response time is slow on LinkedIn. Please email me for a faster response.

My work experience (the regular LinkedIn stuff):
12 years of leading infrastructure and software projects at scale. 3 years leading direct reports with the last team being 10 people. I lead organizational process creation, strategic programs, and implementation of right-sized agile frameworks appropriate for the organization's use case (agile as a tool, not a dogma).

Matt McDannel

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As an accomplished program management expert and career coach with over 13 years’ experience driving major initiatives across various industries, I can help you land your desired role in the industry you want. I was named one of the "11 Best Career Advisors and Influencers to Follow on LinkedIn in 2023" by hirediverse.ca 

I'm passionate about helping people land project/program management opportunities. I have more than 10 years’ experience teaching and speaking at conferences, universities, companies, and on online platforms. I regularly share insights on job search strategies and project/program management on LinkedIn, where my content has gotten over 900,000 views.

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In today's fast-changing landscape, you face the daunting challenge of balancing competing priorities, overcoming resistance to change, aligning teams, and managing stakeholders, all while working with limited time and resources. The demands on your time seem relentless, and maintaining high morale is crucial.

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I can help you deliver on your strategic goals, solve your unique challenges, and give you more time to focus on what matters most. Let's work together to understand your specific needs and develop a plan to drive impact and success.

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ForbesBLK

Member

-Build a Technical Program Management function across the company and establish best practices.
-Lead complex, high stakes initiatives with impact in the XXX M range.

Lead Technical Program Manager, Product, Engineering & Design

- Led the company's most critical initiatives .
- Led a cross-functional platform engineering team.
- Built and executed change management strategy on the company's most critical initiative.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Platform Engineering

PointClickCare

• Drive corporate strategic technology projects from inception to completion. 
• Project types include product launch, process improvement and infrastructure projects.
• Deliver value-first solutions to production given the constraints of time, quality and cost. 
• Manage expectations and maintain effective communication with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Lead projects with cross-functional teams from Product, Development, Architecture, QA, DevOps and SaaSOps.

• Examples of projects managed or being managed: interoperability, cloud migration, cloud-native, analytics and data center infrastructure projects, to name a few.
• Some of the technologies used in these projects include: AWS, Linux, MySQL, MSSQL, Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Desk, SOA, Tomcat, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, Ambassador, Istio, DataDog, Prometheus, Kafka, Tableau, Salesforce

Project Manager - Technical PMO

University of Toronto

Project communication and stakeholder management.

Guest Lecturer

Weatherford

Director-level role in the Software division. Headed the Software (Digital Oil Field) division in the Middle East and Africa Region.
•	Drove the business and provided technical leadership for the Software product line.
•	Influenced product development roadmaps for multiple applications in our solution suite to suit commercial/client objectives.
•	Led and coached a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team of 25. Team included Program and Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers and Sales Professionals.
•	Negotiated numerous complex contracts/agreements with clients/vendors to provide software solutions/services.
•	Maintained effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.
•	Sustained profitability, drove growth and increased market share to meet quarterly/yearly targets.

Regional Product Line Manager

Headed/supported projects and clients in the MENA region from a Project Management, Technical and Commercial perspective. 

•	Supervised end-to-end deployment of agile/waterfall software solutions in the MENA region. 
•	Oversaw projects through the different stages of the project lifecycle.
•	Managed project controls and mitigated project risks/issues to keep projects on time, on budget and up to quality.
•	Advised internal and external clients on developing and deploying software solutions.
•	Served as a high-level point of escalation on software projects. 
•	Provided technical training and marketing presentations on software technology.

•	Served as the main interface between the customer and architect/developers.
•	Led Engineering activities in agile software deployment projects.
•	Headed and facilitated user workshop sessions for gap analysis, requirements gathering and development.
•	Mentored and coached junior colleagues
•	Managed deployment projects and, sometimes, programmed on these projects.
•	Served as a product expert and provided technical training to customers on deployed solution.

Lead Business Analyst

•	Served as the main interface between the customer and architects/developers.
•	Defined solution requirements from interactions with stakeholders via workshops and interviews.
•	Provided onsite upper-level technical support and training to clients. 
•	Played a critical advisor role in product development (from concept to commercialization). 
•	Managed enterprise software projects.

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I help people land $100-300K PM roles. Message me | Program Director | PMO Leader | Program Management | Project Management | Job Coach | Career Coach | PM Recruiter | Reverse Recruiter

Feeling frustrated with your job search? Discouraged by the constant rejections? Stuck in a dead-end career? Keep reading—I might just have your solution.

In this unusual economy, standing out in a competitive job market can be challenging. Your job search may have become frustrating and overwhelming. Tailored resumes seem to disappear into a void, and interviews rarely lead to an offer. Your confidence may have taken a hit. But don't worry, we can change that.

I specialize in helping people land 100-300K PM roles. With my expertise in career coaching, job search strategies and project/program management, we'll revamp your approach, showcase your unique value, and overcome the obstacles holding you back. Imagine landing the role you want, getting paid what you're worth, living the lifestyle you desire and being able to plan for the future. 


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"I worked with Mukhtar to get some help with interviewing...I was able to land a competitive offer after almost 9 months of looking in a very tough economy. I cannot recommend him enough. He’s exceptional at what he does and is a rare gem." 

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"So far, the best investment I made in my job search. I have struggled for a long time to get an offer despite conducting numerous interviews. But, things changed as soon as I contacted Mukhtar for advice. He helped me be more structured, improve my presentation and be likeable when interviewing. Guess what?! I got a great offer after the first interview sessions I did after working with Mukhtar. I am so glad I contacted him for help and would recommend to everyone going through job search challenges." - 


So...

Ready for help? Ready to stop wasting time? Ready for expert guidance and to discover techniques that many job seekers DON’T know? Ready to land your dream job? Send me a message. 📩

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7 Signs Your PM is a Rare Gem.

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1️⃣  They’re allergic to fluff.
They focus on what moves the needle.
Not on busywork that just looks good.

2️⃣ They see around corners.
They don’t just manage tasks 
They anticipate problems before anyone else even notices the smoke.

3️⃣ They're incredibly organized
They bring structure to any mess
And make you wonder why you didn’t hire them sooner.

4️⃣ They bring emotional stability to the team.
 When things go wrong, they don’t spiral. 
They ground everyone else.

5️⃣ They know when to push and when to protect.
They drive delivery hard, 
But never at the expense of their people.

6️⃣ They speak everyone’s language.
Developers, designers, executives...
They translate between worlds without losing meaning.

7️⃣ They bring humanity into delivery.
They remember birthdays, thank people for late nights, and check in when someone’s quiet.

What would you add?
Which one resonates?

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You got this! 💪 

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A talented PM with 6+ years of experience who relocated to the US with her family.

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She tried everything:
→ Got her PMP and SAFe certifications
→ Invested a lot of money in a program that promised results
→ Received generic advice that led nowhere
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7 Productivity Hacks from Top PMs

(📌 Save this for when you're overwhelmed)

I asked your favorite PMs for their best productivity hacks.

Here's what they actually use:

🔒 Aaron Gabriel, MBA
Timebox (and never cheat) 
→ Once time is blocked, stay disciplined 
→ Don't reallocate when it gets hard

✅ Adriana Girdler, CET, PMP
Close every meeting with action items 
→ Summarize next steps before everyone leaves 
→ No unnecessary follow-up meetings

🍰 Aina Aliieva (Alive)
Eat the dessert first 
→ Start with easier tasks to build momentum 
→ Stop procrastinating on the hard stuff

🤖 Alahna Anderson
Use AI to recap quickly 
→ Let AI summarize and synthesize for you 
→ Save hours of review time

⏰ Elizabeth Harrin FAPM CHA 
Set hard boundaries 
→ "I stop at 5:00 on Friday. Period." 
→ Do less, not more

📧 Galen Low
Filter emails ruthlessly 
→ Auto-filter by "unsubscribe" for newsletters and sales 
→ Keep inbox focused on real work

✍️ Lee R. Lambert
Write daily 
→ Three to four LinkedIn posts per day 
→ Keeps you engaged and sharing value

Which one is favorite?
What’s your productivity hack?

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7 Productivity Hacks from Top PMs

It’s not easy being a PM. 

I still struggle with these 3 things:

1~Imposter syndrome 
→ Why I’m in the room with these people?
→ This person is several levels above me.
→ I’m not technical enough.

2~Do they like me?
→ Do they see my value?
→ Do they think I’m wasting their time?

3~Will this project succeed?
→ Will this 50K project succeed? 
→ I know it’s small but I’ve never done this before. 
→ Will I drop the ball on something? 

I have led incredibly technical programs.
I have led extra-large programs.
I have led large teams.

Yet these thoughts never completely go away. 
And it’s perfectly fine, I think. 

If you wrestle with these thoughts too,
It doesn’t make you any less of a PM or leader. 

Dare I say, it even makes you better. 

Because you won’t be deluded by overconfidence. 

You’ll stay sharp.
You’ll stay humble.
You’ll stay curious. 

All successful traits to be excellent at your craft. 

Would you agree?

A rare conversation with Lee R. Lambert, one of the founders of the PMP 

For the first time ever on PM Therapy, we sit down with Lee R. Lambert, one of the 5 original founders of the PMP certification and one out of 87 PMI Fellows in the world.

He shares insights from his 60 years in Project management and insider information on the making of the PMP.

🎧 Listen to the full episode. Links in the comments!
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