I work in the public sector and we've recently had a new leadership model introduced, which consists of 3 very senior managers. A business unit has been set up and under this business unit a number of projects identified. One of these projects has been given to me to do. It is huge.
I was given a 6 line email basically outlining what I needed to do. I am not a project manager and I have never undertaken project management before so this is all completely new to me. I have no idea how to manage a project and feel I have little support with it.
The new manager who has given the project the green light is demanding and expects deliverables in very short turnaround times. I am still struggling to get my head around what the project actually involves and how to manage one.
We had the 1st meeting today and I basically ended up chairing the meeting and then stumbling through what I thought we were meant to be doing. It was embarassing and I am really stressed about this.
Any advice on how to broach this? Our new managers are not approachable, it feels no room to say you don't fully understand or weakness. One member of staff within 2 weeks of one manager starting is on capabilities. Has anybody been in this situation before?