PM to SA

[scooby]

Hi,
It will depend on how well the presales work was solutioned. I regularly see the results of pre sales technical reviews and much of the stuff the sales guys call a good solution, can accommodate a large bus through the middle of it... So delivery is much harder to do than propositions...

However if you want to try and it's not going to risk your reputation take a shot.

Generally, it was me delivering on the pre-sales solutions, hence why i got so involved in the solution aspect. also having spent days in rooms with no progress, there have been many times I've pushed and led, I hate wasted time...

No rush, but thanks for everyones views as always!

[bobspud]

Not saying I can, which is why i was asking what the change is like... I'm an ex-techie and IS manager, but must admit my skills really do lie in transition management. However, I've done a lot of pre-sales which included solution creation and got heavily involved. I've enjoyed the bits I've done. I've supported well (and feedback has been good).

Just looking for other options should i fancy a change!

Hi,
It will depend on how well the presales work was solutioned. I regularly see the results of pre sales technical reviews and much of the stuff the sales guys call a good solution, can accommodate a large bus through the middle of it... So delivery is much harder to do than propositions...

However if you want to try and it's not going to risk your reputation take a shot.

[Scoobos]

Well, I've seen it done by a boss I really admired. He went from Team leader tecchy, to PM , to SA and is still in SA about 8 years later..

He's got a leather armchair with a cigar holder and everything (not that he can use that feature anymore)

I say chance your arm if you fancy it.

[TheFaQQer]

I do. I believe you know him too.

I don't count him as a PM

OK - one person, then. But I've never worked with him as a PM so can't comment on that.

[scooby]

I'd be more scared of you not being able to architect a solution, but hey, that's just me.

Not being 'funny', but I've worked as an SA on-and-off for 15 years. I've never come across a single PM who could have fulfilled that same role. And you can because?

Not saying I can, which is why i was asking what the change is like... I'm an ex-techie and IS manager, but must admit my skills really do lie in transition management. However, I've done a lot of pre-sales which included solution creation and got heavily involved. I've enjoyed the bits I've done. I've supported well (and feedback has been good).

Just looking for other options should i fancy a change!

[oracleslave]

- I don't know of a single PM that I've worked with that could ever consider being a solution architect.

I do. I believe you know him too.

[TheFaQQer]

Depends on your initial background. I tend to move between PM, BA, Data Modeller, Developer, Architect etc. I do all of them equally badly.

I can well believe that you could sell yourself in this way

[MarillionFan]

WHS - I've worked in some scary environments where people have moved from PM to SA or techie developer to SA. They're completely different areas - I don't know of a single PM that I've worked with that could ever consider being a solution architect.

If you have the skills to be an SA and want to, then go for it, though.

Depends on your initial background. I tend to move between PM, BA, Data Modeller, Developer, Architect etc. I do all of them equally badly.

[TheFaQQer]

I'd be more scared of you not being able to architect a solution, but hey, that's just me.

Not being 'funny', but I've worked as an SA on-and-off for 15 years. I've never come across a single PM who could have fulfilled that same role. And you can because?

WHS - I've worked in some scary environments where people have moved from PM to SA or techie developer to SA. They're completely different areas - I don't know of a single PM that I've worked with that could ever consider being a solution architect.

If you have the skills to be an SA and want to, then go for it, though.

[jamesbrown]

And you can because?

Not falling down stairs is a good start.

[nomadd]

I think my prob is that i like to be centre of attention bossing people round... scared I will get bored.

I'd be more scared of you not being able to architect a solution, but hey, that's just me.

Not being 'funny', but I've worked as an SA on-and-off for 15 years. I've never come across a single PM who could have fulfilled that same role. And you can because?

[scooby]

I suggest you accept it and find out if you can do it when you get there.

You may surprise yourself...

I think my prob is that i like to be centre of attention bossing people round... scared I will get bored.

[cojak]

I suggest you accept it and find out if you can do it when you get there.

You may surprise yourself...

[scooby]

Anyone gone from PM to Solution Architect? how did you find it?

I may have the opportunity (turned one down last year...) but now thinking it may be a really good string to my bow.