Change to job description without consultation

ohhellosailor

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getmore4less

This stood out for me.

ohhellosailor wrote: »

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My boss told me that someone on a grad scheme would be coming in to take over one of my projects for six months (I look after two) and I may or may not pick it up after they leave
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The reason given for this change is that "it's a good opportunity for the grad and the organisation, and that my project is the most contained and easiest to give them". However, my boss and I have clashed somewhat on the approach/direction of this project and when I asked if that was the reason why, my boss replied "partly".

Sidebar: At no point as there been an informal or formal discussion with my manager or anyone else about my management of this project. Or any prior mention that I wouldn't be leading on this for the whole duration of my time at the organisation.
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What is not clear here is if you are aware there are issues with this project.

if this has come as a big surprise then that suggests you may not really be on top of of everything that is going on with this project.

Comms69

You're 9 months in, just do as you're told.


Grad scheme candidates very often take priority.

Smodlet

ohhellosailor wrote: »

Well, my boss and I would have discussions about the approach but we had the same discussions about the other project. For which I received praise for in my PDR.

So yeah, it came as a massive surprise.

Before I arrived my boss was doing my job and already had a solution in mind and I'm questioning that solution as we don't have the user research to back it up.

There, I think, is the crux of the matter, in a nutshell. You are questioning your boss' judgement. Not really a recipe for a harmonious relationship, especially after so short a time in the job, is it?

Comms69

ohhellosailor wrote: »

I was expecting this/unhelpful comments. No, I'm not going to just 'do as I'm told'. I'm a human with wants, needs, feelings, career goals, etc. I'm not a robot.

And your employer is a business with wants and needs - if you aren't fulfilling those, someone else will.

marlot

I'm surprised your job description mentions specific projects. Whenever I've employed a project manager, the role description is to manage one or more (unspecified) projects.

I'd have taken a different tack, and offered to manage or mentor the grad. But I guess that's not open to you now? Has your relationship with your boss broken down beyond repair, do you think? Are there project management roles elsewhere in the organisation where you could transfer to?

You mention that you got praise for the other project. Are you able to sit down with your boss and agree what he sees you doing well/vs not so well?

Gavin83

Does your job description state the projects you'll be working on, or does it merely just state 'will be required to work on projects?'

It doesn't really matter anyway, you've no right to work on certain projects. They can dismiss you for this should they so wish, you've no rights for constructive dismissal as you've been employed less than two years. I'd suggest either doing it the way the boss requests or find another job.

marlot

ohhellosailor wrote: »

...I'm a human with wants, needs, feelings, career goals, etc. I'm not a robot.

Part of project management is finding win:win outcomes. Another part is stakeholder management.

You've had a set back. Surely it's not the first in your career? I get that your ego is a bit bruised, but you need to work out what you want to do next.

ohhellosailor wrote: »

...hello constructive dismissal...

ohhellosailor wrote: »

...I am currently nine months in...

Goodbye constructive dismissal. You need 2 years!

TELLIT01

I don't see how you come to the conclusion that your job description has been changed. You are employed as a Project Manager and you will continue to be a Project Manager. Unless it is actually written into your contract that you will be managing specific projects for the period of your employment, I really don't see that you have any case. The main reason put forward for passing one of your projects on to the graduate seems to be perfectly valid.

AstroTurtle

ohhellosailor wrote: »

"it's your decision if you want to leave" - [STRIKE]hello constructive dismissal[/STRIKE]. In conclusion, my boss said that there is no room for negotiation and the grad is coming in, things are changing and I have to like it or leave.
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People get redeployed in the workplace all the time.

k3lvc

ohhellosailor wrote: »

I was expecting this/unhelpful comments. No, I'm not going to just 'do as I'm told'. I'm a human with wants, needs, feelings, career goals, etc. I'm not a robot.

You want platitudes or reality/honesty ? You're under 2yrs so limited rights (and certainly not constructive dismissal) and all your other wants/needs etc come way down the heirarchy for the business who's employing you.


In your situation I'd be looking to make myself indispensable and build some bridges - otherwise you might not make it to 2yrs