conner_h5

Ask HN: Open Source PM Work

Posted by conner_h5 on Monday January 26, 2026 @11:46AM
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Hello Everyone. I'm a new CAPM holder & I'm looking for anyone with open source projects that I can manage. I'm open to it being unpaid volunteer work as this would be my first project management experience in this field. If anyone has or hears about any opportunities please let me know. Thanks!

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Re:Ask HN: Breaking into tech Project Management from different field on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @10:23PM (#46700741)

Awesome. Thanks for this. I’m pretty good at being inquisitive when it comes to the unknowns so I’m hopeful this’ll come easy to me. I have no shame asking what can be perceived as silly questions so I’ll try to use it to my advantage. Thanks again!

Re:Ask HN: Breaking into tech Project Management from different field on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @10:21PM (#46700731)

I’m forever learning how to be more flexible & being the communicator between parties so I’m glad this’ll transfer over. I definitely need to pick up on tech, language, etc. It’s good to know tools but I really do need to touch up on technical details. Im putting in apps on indeed & LinkedIn but no luck yet. I’ll get there eventually though!

Ask HN: Breaking into tech Project Management from different field

Posted by conner_h5 on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @04:10PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Hello everyone. I am a newly certified CAPM holder & I am looking for both experience & insight on what makes a good PM in tech. I am currently an assistant PM for a Roofing & Siding company, & I understand there is an enormous difference in the two industries. I know the basics of agile, Jira, etc, but still need useful info from the experts out there. Any and All info on the...

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