Episode 14: Navigating Role Transitions and AI in Project Management with David Morris

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews David Morris, the head of the PMO at Kinetics Technology (one of Tuck Consulting Group’s clients in the IT Professional Services space). David shares his journey from a business analyst and project manager to overseeing the entire projects department at Kinetics. He discusses his early career at Hertz and Smucker's, the importance of communication skills, recent advancements in AI at Kinetics, and his latest certification as a Portfolio Manager Professional. David also reflects on the importance of mentorship, work-life balance, and the evolving role of AI in project management. 00:00 Welcome to Project Zero  00:27 David Morris: Career Journey and Role at Kinetics  02:13 Early Career and Education  07:59 First Major Project: Smucker's Data Transition  10:24 The Importance of Mentorship  12:48 Balancing Work and Family  17:26 AI in Project Management  21:05 Innovations at Kinetics and New Charter  25:08 Contact and Closing Remarks Connect with David:  - Email: [email protected]  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-morris-50496b21/Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]