It did happen

On Thursday I was appointed Global Project Manager for one of the largest projects ever taken on by the company. I’ve been hoping to be part of the project since we started the pre-study during the autumn, but I never really thought that I would become one of three global managers. Actually I was starting to despair since time went on and nothing happened. During last weekend in London I decided that if I wasn’t going to be part of the project it was time to start looking for another job. I will be the only junior manager at this (the highest) level in the project and I’ve been told that it is a recognition of all my hard work during the autumn. The appointment took time since usually don’t juniors get positions like this and it had to go all the way to the Executive Board.

So I’m very happy, excited and honoured, but also a bit scared. A lot more hard work and travels awaits me so naturally I also wonder if I will be able to manage. This is big for me. My wise and wonderful colleague from IT will be one of the other global mangers and already now I feel that he’s right there behind me for support and cheer if needed. Just like he always is. But most of all I’m proud. Proud of myself for whom I am and what I’ve become.