Blog

Name:   Ruohan Liu
Title:    Project Manager, Portfolio Management and Capabilities
Organization:    Bayer
Sector:   Crop Science

1)     How did you get started in project management?

Prior to an official project manager role, I was managing an agronomic program implementation for R&D. During the process, I noticed the importance of project management skills and structure that a PM can provide. I took a training on Project Management and got myself really interested in future development in this area.

2)      What is your favorite project that you worked on or would like to work on?

My favorite project is the digital transformation project I worked on last year. For this project, we delivered a digital platform that provided an end to end solution for internal contracted growers at the global region.

3)      What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

The most rewarding piece is to see the products launched to our customers and their excitement about the products.

4)      Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 3-5 years?

I am looking forward to learning more in the area of project management. I look forward to finding opportunities to take on more strategic projects that transform the way we do agricultural business.

5)    Who is a leader that you admire and why?

Sheryl Sandberg. She is a bold leader in leading change, and an outstanding negotiator at business. She also represents a perfect balance between home life and work life.