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Project Zero
From first steps to best practices — stories that shaped project leaders.
Project Zero is a podcast for project managers — and the PM-curious — who want more than frameworks and certifications. Each episode features a project leader, highlighting first projects and the pivotal lessons that shaped their approach to leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
From unexpected missteps to breakthrough moments, these conversations reveal what it really takes to grow into a confident, competent project manager. It’s honest, insightful, and designed to help you lead better — whether you're managing your first task or your hundredth milestone.
Project Zero
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 Kinetix 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 Kinetix. He discusses his early career at Hertz and Smucker's, the importance of communication skills, recent advancements in AI at Kinetix, 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 Kinetix
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 Kinetix and New Charter
25:08 Contact and Closing Remarks
Connect with David:
- Email: DCMorris1@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-morris-50496b21/
Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/
www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/
