{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Talent Acquisition Needs a Project Manager\u2019s Mindset","description":"In this episode, Amir sits down with Greg Russell, VP of Talent Acquisition at CoverGenius, to unpack why talent acquisition should be treated like project management. They explore how applying frameworks like the project management triangle (scope, cost, time) can elevate recruiting conversations, drive better alignment, and ultimately improve hiring outcomes. From setting expectations with hiring managers to negotiating trade-offs, this episode reframes TA as a strategic, structured discipline\u2014not just a reactive function. \ud83e\udde0 Key Takeaways: TA is not just sales\u2014it\u2019s strategic project management. Hiring is a major business investment and deserves the same rigor. The PM Triangle applies directly to hiring. You can\u2019t optimize for speed, cost, and quality all at once\u2014there must be trade-offs. TA professionals must own their expertise. Recruiters should feel empowered to push back, educate hiring managers, and protect process integrity. Confidence and mindset matter. Viewing recruiting as a craft fosters pride, learning, and better long-term performance. Borrowing language from other teams (like engineering) helps. Using PM frameworks and terminology earns credibility and promotes alignment. \u23f1 Timestamped Highlights: 00:59 \u2013 Introducing the idea: TA as project management. 02:41 \u2013 Why each hire is a high-cost, long-term business investment. 04:26 \u2013 The challenge of TA being undervalued or misunderstood. 08:09 \u2013 Project management triangle: budget, scope, time trade-offs in hiring. 11:39 \u2013 Lack of standardized PM methodology in TA\u2014and why that should change. 12:34 \u2013 Teaching hiring managers the trade-offs and setting expectations. 14:38 \u2013 Using familiar frameworks (like Scrum) to align with engineers. 16:22 \u2013 Why order-taking kills TA\u2019s credibility\u2014and how to avoid it. 19:22 \u2013 TA is the expert in hiring\u2014own that expertise in every room. 25:44 \u2013 The "order at a restaurant" fallacy in hiring expectations. 28:00 \u2013 Building recruiter confidence and pride in their craft. 30:47 \u2013 Treating recruiting as a craft versus a job\u2014why it matters for growth. \ud83d\udcac Quote: \u201cYou are the expert in that room when it comes to hiring. Even if you\u2019re sitting with the CTO\u2014own your craft, set the expectations, and drive the project.\u201d ","author_name":"The Talent Tango","author_url":"http:\/\/www.elevano.com","html":"