


August 14, 2023
PM Profile: Emily Wilson
Project managers are a critical part of every development team at Acro Commerce. Get to know the people who coordinate all the magic behind the scenes and ensure project success.
If you need a refresher on what a project manager is, what they do and why they are an integral team member to every project, check out this article: Agile Project Management at Acro Commerce: Driving Success in Ecommerce Development.
Emily Wilson
The basics
- With Acro Commerce since June 2022
- Current projects: TELUS, Koodo
What’s your favourite thing about being a Project Manager
For me, it's the people. I work with so many talented people, and it's wonderful to be a part of their success. I love helping to drive a project forward and deliver incredible results. It's always very satisfying to solve a problem, remove a blocker and deliver on or above expectations.
What is the greatest challenge a PM can help a client overcome?
I think in a project it can be very easy to get focused on your own view and forget your surroundings. A PM can help provide the higher-up bird's eye view while guiding the team towards the end destination, problem-solving, blocker removing, and cheerleading along the way.
How would you describe a PM?
I think the following could all be fair descriptors for a project manager
- a manager
- a herder of cats
- a juggler
- a whip cracker
- a bulldozer
- a spokesperson
- a translator
- a guide
What makes you a unique project manager?
It's certainly not unique, but I hope I am viewed as bringing a lot of empathy to the role and a good ability to juggle and keep things going.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
Never let someone else's bad day become your own.
Bonus: Fun Fact
I got bit on the bum by a lion cub when I was little.