Scarlin Gómez in Dominican Republic
Let’s get to know Scarlin :
Country: Dominican Republic
Title:: Lead of Misional Projects Unit
Industry: Finance and government
Number of years of work experiences: 10+ years
Languages: Spanish, English
How do you say project manager in your own language? Director o gestor de proyectos.
Diploma: PhD candidate in project management at the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana in Puerto Rico;Master's degree in Project Management from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain) and in Business Administration from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (Spain). She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC).
Certification: PMP®, Certified Baseline; CB-PMO®), Scrum Fundamentals (SFPC™) and Organizational Transformation.
3 Passions: Travel, Innovate, and empower others through education.
Awards: PMI Future 50 Global Award 2023, scholarships to study PhD, masters, and career. Summa Cum Laude honor in the career and meritorious student in primary and secondary school years.
Social Media: LinkedIn, X: @gomez_scarlin; Instagram: scarlingomezt
How would you describe yourself?
I am a strategic and visionary project management professional passionate about implementing efficient best practices that prioritize people. The Project Management Institute recognized me in 2023 as one of its #PMIFuture50, being the only woman among those selected from Latin America. As a constant pursuit of knowledge, I am a Doctoral Candidate in Project Management and hold master’s degrees in project management and business administration. My PMP® and CB-PMO® certifications support my knowledge and experience in leading successful projects. With a background in strategic roles within the Dominican Republic's Superintendency of Banks and key ministries, I bring valuable insights and perspectives to the table. My passion lies in promoting excellence and contributing to professional and organizational growth.
How did you become a project manager?
My path to becoming a project manager has been a dynamic mix of education, experience, and a drive to achieve successful outcomes. The business administration degree equipped me with a basic understanding of project management principles. At the start of my career, I actively pursued positions that involved project activities coordination and steadily assumed more significant responsibilities. I pursued professional certifications, such as PMP® certification, to increase my understanding and demonstrate my dedication to the field.The hands-on experience was instrumental in shaping my skills. I worked on diverse projects, mastering the ability to navigate challenges, successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adapt to dynamic environments. Each project offered distinct insights that contributed to my growth.
If you have one tip to give to a new woman project manager, what would you say?
Be resilient, flexible, continue your academic training, add value wherever you are and never lose the human touch.
What is one thing that helped you move forward in project management?
Keep learning new ways of thinking/working and being agile. This has allowed me to develop a strategic mindset and remain adaptable to the ever-changing circumstances of our environment.
Do you have any resources to recommend to a new project manager?
Books
"Global Project Management Handbook" by David Cleland and Roland Gareis - Provides concepts and techniques that can be applied in various political, cultural and geographical settings.
"Fundamental of Effective Program Management" by Dr. Paul Sanghera, PMP - This guide presents cohesive, comprehensive coverage of the Fundamental of Effective Program Management.
"Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" by Jeff Sutherland - Provides knowledge of Scrum and agile project management.
"A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)" by Project Management Institute (PMI) - foundational knowledge for project managers.
"Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink - Explores the science of motivation, relevant for understanding team dynamics.
"The Art of Project Management" by Scott Berkun" - practical methods for making sure work gets done right and on time, to the mindset that can make you a great leader motivating your team to do their best.
Online courses
UCI Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera) - Provides a series of courses on project management principles.
Project Management MicroMasters Program (edx) - Offers an in-depth program covering various aspects of project management.
Websites and Blogs:
Harvard Business Review (HBR) - Project Management Section - HBR often features insightful articles on project management.
