In this episode of What I Do For Work, host Anita Patrick speaks with Susanna Ozenogu. They discuss the intricacies of project management, Susan's journey into this sector and what it takes to thrive as a PM.

Susanna Ozenogu is a Program and Portfolio Manager with over a decade of experience driving transformation and building scalable systems across nonprofit, tech, finance, logistics, and consulting sectors. She's certified in PMP, CBAP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum. She brings together technical fluency, learning design, and human-centred leadership. Beyond corporate execution, she is a seasoned PMP trainer and facilitator, having equipped and mentored over 2,000 executives and professionals with the tools to lead projects and programs effectively.

What you’ll learn:

• The difference between project, program, and portfolio management.

• What to do if looking to grow as a PM or pivot into the sector

• How to approach certifications and the number 1 tip for acing professional exams like the PMP

• The best practice for applying Project Management structures to real-life scenarios

• How to know if Project Management is the right career for you

• The key skills of a good Project Manager

• How and why to be visible at work

Where to find Susan and Zenog Consults

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sozenogu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sue.lenaya/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenog-consulting/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenog_jobs/

Where to find Anita

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Understanding Project Management roles

05:23 Susan's journey from Journalist to Project Manager

14:26 Project Management exists in every field

18:01 Relevance of Project Management certifications

20:14 Susan's most impactful Project Management certification

21:57 3 tips beyond certificates for a career in Project Management

29:02 How to ace your Project Management exams

31:11 How to balance textbook knowledge and real-life application in Project Management

34:17 How to know if Project Management is for you

40:56 Staying updated in Project Management practices

44:26 On continuous learning

50:51 Absurdity in business practices

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