Written by Samantha Varner, Head of Product Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at ProSymmetry and host of What’s the Plan? podcast.
In my six years at ProSymmetry, I have had the pleasure of working with portfolio, strategy and workforce leaders from around the world. In these conversations we talk about the challenges they are facing in resource management and capacity planning and how the value they get from it can positively impact their organization. Somewhere along the way, I thought to myself how can we be having these conversations with more people?
The idea for “What’s the Plan?” first came in 2024. We knew this podcast would help our community, but we wanted to make sure we did it right.
What is “What’s the Plan?”
“What’s the Plan?” is a podcast about strategic portfolio management, project management, resource management and everything in between. Each episode features conversations with subject matter experts who are actually doing the work.
We cover things like:
- Modern PMO challenges and what they look like beyond governance and status reports
- Resource capacity planning and forecasting (and why getting “directionally right” matters more than perfect data)
- The gap between strategy and execution and what it takes to close it
- Business transformation: what works, what doesn’t, and what people wish they’d known
- The evolving role of PMOs and what that means for the people doing the work
Who Is This Podcast For?
If you’re a PMO leader, portfolio manager, resource manager, or operations professional, this is for you. If you’ve ever been given a project or goal and thought to yourself “how are we expected to get this done?” this is also for you.
I have seen a lot of content about project management out there, but I haven’t seen in-depth conversations around the connection between portfolio delivery and resource planning. People are the reason organizations succeed. Without them, no amount of money or good intentions can move the needle. If that interests you then I hope you love this podcast. That’s the gap we are filling.
A Little About Me
I’m Samantha Varner and I’m not a PMO director. I’ve never run a resource planning program myself. What I have done is spend years working alongside the people who do, asking questions, watching where things break down, and helping figure out what to do about it.
That outside perspective is what I think makes these conversations useful. I’m the person in the room asking, “why does it have to be this hard?” and genuinely wanting to know the answer. My goal with this podcast is to bring those answers to more people.
Where to Listen
New episodes of “What’s the Plan?” are available on:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- YouTube (ProSymmetry’s channel)
- ProSymmetry.com
Episodes run about 45 minutes. Long enough to get into something real, short enough to fit in your day. New episodes drop regularly, monthly for now. Follow or subscribe on your platform of choice so you don’t miss one.
Do you want to share your experience? Reach out to us at whatstheplanpod@prosymmetry.com with your topic and we will be in touch!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “What’s the Plan?” podcast about?
“What’s the Plan?” is a podcast about strategic portfolio management and resource capacity planning. Each episode features unscripted conversations with PMO leaders, portfolio managers, and operations experts tackling real challenges, from aligning strategy with execution to resource forecasting and business transformation. Hosted by Samantha Varner of ProSymmetry, episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Who should listen to “What’s the Plan?”
“What’s the Plan?” is made for PMO leaders, portfolio managers, resource managers, strategy and operations professionals navigating the day-to-day and strategic complexities of planning and execution in modern organizations. If you’re looking for practical, no-fluff conversation about resource management and portfolio planning, this podcast is for you.
How can I be a guest on “What’s the Plan?”
We’re always looking for subject matter experts with real-world experience in PMO, portfolio management, resource management, and operations. If you have insights worth sharing, reach out to Samantha Varner at whatstheplanpod@prosymmetry.com or connect on LinkedIn.
About the Sponsor
What’s the Plan? is proudly presented by ProSymmetry, the company behind Tempus Resource and Tempus Portfolio, a strategic portfolio and resource management platform built for global enterprises. Learn more at prosymmetry.com.
