As Team Leader, I need to make sure my team has all the assets to have a successful day. I
communicate with many people: Project Managers to track the status of the projects my team is working on, the Project Office Director to see if we have any new projects coming up and most
importantly, my team – about what they need and how I can support them.
Besides the managing part, I also have active roles within projects. It’s a great dual role for me, leading the team while getting my hands dirty as well. Our department works on improving processes, deploying new ideas and future-proofing the company. When completing projects we work with people from all departments and countries.
It’s all about teamwork, especially within projects. Whenever I need my Director’s time, I’m able to get it. And if I have a good idea and show the courage to step up, I’m allowed to work on it.
Work is not just about performing a task, we have the opportunity to bring the company forward. I enjoy working on process improvements and system implementations to set a standard way of working that helps us scale up.
Patrick is the Team Leader of the Data Analysts in the Project Office at HQNL. He started as a contractor in the Finance department, but was asked to join the project office after working on multiple projects with them.
Patrick K.
Team Leader, Data Analysts, HQNL