Every day on social media we see the status change of friends and colleagues to #OpenToWork. These banners may indicate a big, happy change in someone’s career, but can also be the dreaded “business folded” “laid-off / made redundant” or “my firm got acquired” situation.
We just could not sit by and do nothing, so we are creating a podcast spin-off segment to showcase talented professionals looking for their next role.
Drawing on our own experiences with career transitions, we know firsthand that a resume does not always reveal a person’s full potential. But it also isn’t always possible for every candidate to be interviewed, so we thought a mini podcast session might be the ice breaker.
By connecting these professionals and their conversations with our network of recruiters and executives, we aim to bridge the gap between great people and great opportunities.
Sometimes the best way to help is simply to share someone’s story. Please continue to share. Or, if you would like to book a segment for yourself, please contact us ConnectToWork@mtmg.eu
The ConnectToWork podcast
We know firsthand that a resume can’t capture a person’s full potential. Drawing from our own experiences with career transitions, we’re creating a free platform where talented professionals can share their authentic stories through our podcast infrastructure. By connecting these conversations with our network of recruiters and executives, we’re helping bridge the gap between great people and great opportunities.
It’s our way of strengthening our community, one story at a time.
Episode Synopsis:In this episode of MTMG's ConnectToWork, Ellen Greenfield shares her impressive journey as a project and program management leader across industries such as government, finance, hospitality, and tech consulting. She reflects on pivotal career moments like leading a $28M VOIP project for the Air National Guard, and how passion projects like caring for her horses fuel her professional discipline. Ellen offers actionable insights on navigating complexity, leveraging AI in PM, and aligning teams for success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡How to turn around large-scale, at-risk projects with strategic leadership
📅The evolving role of AI in project and program management
🔎Why empathy and persuasion are essential soft skills for PMs
Key Quotes:
🎤”I came into it with absolutely no military experience… and within three weeks had the project turning around.”
🎤 ”I'm responsible for all their care and wellbeing… it’s improved my drive and desire to succeed.”
🎤 ”Projects are getting more complex. PMs will need both technical skills and soft skills to succeed.”
Meet The Interviewee:
Ellen Greenfield is an accomplished Senior Project and Program Manager with over 15 years of experience leading high-impact technology initiatives. She brings a rare combination of strategic insight, stakeholder alignment, and technical depth to every engagement. Ellen has delivered complex projects across the public and private sectors, including multimillion-dollar VOIP infrastructure, Microsoft migrations, and ERP rollouts.
Preferred Next Role:
Ellen is seeking a senior remote or hybrid role in Program/Project Management, Customer Success Management, or Technical Recruiting where she can drive impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and delivery excellence.
How to Connect
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-greenfield
📧 Email: elgreenfield@gmail.com
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With ConnectToWork, we amplify real career stories to inspire and connect professionals. If you or someone you know is navigating a career transition, we’d love to hear your story.
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