Program Manager Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Program manager? Is there a place i can download program manager (Windows 3.1 Program Manager)that works for windows XP?

Answer: i guess u should try microsoft .com....ull b insured good quality but itl be a trial version.or else go to www.download.com

Question: How does a Product Manager profile differ from a Program Manager profile in an Internet company? What are the precise points of difference in roles & responsibilities of a product Vs program manager?

Answer: I found a good definition on the web as follows: A product manager is responsible for mediating between customers and the development team to identify market needs and determine product specifications. He or she is also responsible for the product's marketing campaign, and it's life cycle (meaning, when to upgrade the product, when to take it off the market or move it into a discount channel, etc). Contrast this with a program manager, who is responsible for the scheduling, staffing, and coordinating multiple development projects that make up a product, to make sure the product is delivered on time. Contrast again with a project manager, who manages a single development project once given a schedule and specifications.

Question: Is my salary offer competitive for a Program Manager at Microsoft? I just got offered a PM position at MSFT for 86K. I have been working 4 years in a non-tech related management position and this is my first software job. Is this a competitive offer for a program manager?

Answer: I think you should take it. Its a wonderful job for you to have experience of a finest company. It will oh! sure will help you in future jobs. It is great challenge but you should obviously take it. NO matter if its only for 2 months. Other companies, most of the companies want experience. So , experience is after you. dont let it go.

Question: Applied to AmeriCorps Vista program, should I contact the program manager? I just applied to an AmeriCorps Vista position that I really really really want to do. I just sent in my application. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to contact the program manager to the program so that they can get to know me and look out for my application. Do you think that is a good idea? I just graduated from college this may.

Answer: You should wait at least 7 days from the time you applied to try to establish contact w/job corp. When you make call - just ask if your application was received, period. You can ask Who is the hiring manager by name, and wait another week for another call to see if your application was reviewed. After that, one more call to inquire if job was filled.

Question: On a Dell laptop, I'm getting error message "Program Manager not responding" How to fix? On a Dell laptop w/ Windows XP, there is a recurring error message that says "Server is Busy. Program Manager not responding. Retry?" It doesn't seem to block applications, but the error windows are a pain to close. This started happening at about the same time popups started to appear. Have any of you encountered such an error and have an idea how to resolve it?

Answer: you have a virus, run a virus scan quick download this (free) http://free.grisoft.com/

Question: How should a young, experienced project assistant answer during job interview for the post of Program Manager I am 24 years old. I have worked as a project assistant for an NGO in my country (Cambodia) for roughly 2 years. Now I wish to apply for a vacant and challenging position of Program Manager. However, I still am afraid that during job interview, the interview panel will think that I am still quite young and inexperienced for the position. Though I am willing to take up more responsibilities and like to do something that challenges my capacity, I do not have experience managing or coordinating a project myself successfully so far. So I really do not have project or program management or coordination experience. But I do have cotributed to successful project implementation by working as project assistant. But I did not have a chance to get involved in real-life project planning and strategy making and proposal writing and project evaluation. I think I have made my point clear enough. Your valuable time and advice and ideas shared are really really very much appreciated.

Answer: Tell them you're energetic.

Question: Is there such a thing as an audio manager program? I just installed the windows 7 beta, and my computer came with 'Realtek HD Audio Manager' and it had neat sound effects, basically EQ settings but they were far superior to what you can get on itunes. Does anyone know if theres a program I could use that is really good?? Thank you.

Answer: I would contact Realtek and see if they have a version for windows7. A web search shoud turn up a few.

Question: Need definition of the 3 roles of Program Manager, Project Manager and Project Office Manager? I am looking for the description and /or definition of the roles of the Program Manager, Project Manager and Project/Program Office Manager. THanks, Anyone know where to obtain the definition of these 3 roles?

Answer: Program Manager :- is responsible to a specific functionality or specific module of a software. i.e part of the project which the company has taken. Project Manager :- is responsible ideally for the entire software. i.e whole of the project the company has taken Project/Program Office Manager :- is either of the above who is geographically located where the software or specific module is under development/sustain.

Question: Need info about Military position Command language Program manager to be exact? any info helps.? I am applying for a full time Command language program manager position with the military and will be interviewing for the position in a month. I am trying to collect as much information about the position as possible so anything will help?

Answer: Back in the old days, when Soldiers did this sort of job, the CLPM was responsible for making sure that Soldiers were regularly trained and tested in their Languages. They arrange training events through DLI, send Soldiers to training, and coordinate with the testing center to make sure Soldiers take their DLPTs. I would take a look at Army Regulation 611-6 - Army Linguist Management for the "Book Answer."

Question: What is the difference between program manager and program administrator? Is there a difference?

Answer: Yes, the administrator is generally a higher level position, and the manager would be a lower level position. A manager, answers to a boss, who tells him or her what to do, and the manger goes about doing it. Where as the administrator will be the person who tells the manager what to do.