What does a CIO think of project managers? Forget your PMP. You're all a bunch of paper pushers... ...Or you know the business, the "why" behind projects, leadership, and the importance of understanding the impact of your projects.  That's the value, and the perspective you'll need to bring if you want to have meaningful conversations with your senior IT leaders.    That's according to Christos Ruci, CIO at Limbach, the PA-based construction and building solutions firm with expertise in design, installation, management, service, and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.   Christos shares his experiences with Agile and how it helped him improve onboarding process today. He explains how his role involves CIO functions in leading internal project PMs. He explains how he and his team set up a system that eliminates double-entry of data and pulls project data into one dashboard for business intelligence, and advises firms to improve automation for better project reporting and decision-making.   Listen in for tips on running projects and the leadership skills and knowledge a successful Project Manager need.   Key Takeaways: Christos Ruci’s job mixes CIO and CTO roles. He looks both for internal efficiencies and for technology to serve customers. Christos has an Agile background that he applies to construction with Limbach. PMs work with data automation at Limbach to replace repetitive tasks, both for construction projects and internal projects. What are the success metrics for a software system? Christos says that building a software system instead of buying it off the shelf leads to higher efficiency. Christos tells how Limbach is heading to the goal of connected construction. What makes a good PM — a certification, or leadership skills, project knowledge, and adaptability? Christos explains what connected construction will require from the trades working on the project. What are the differences between internal-facing and external-facing PMs and what is a construction Project Manager?   Brought to you by Moovila — Autonomous Project Management Website: Moovila.com/thisprojectlife Email: [email protected] Resources: Moovila.com Christos Ruci Limbach