PMI Arizona Chapter Board Structure

This is the core of the organization, overseen by the Chapter Board, comprised of members from all the members of the chapter, regardless of whether they are in a branch or in the chapter outside of the branch.  The board will be comprised of 13 elected directors.

  1. Board Chair
    • Chapter Oversight and Accountability
  2. Past Board Chair (non-voting member)
    • Mentor/Assist Board Chair
  3. Treasurer
    • Chapter Budget
    • Financial Management
    • Legal/Tax Reporting
    • Sponsorship
  4. Secretary
    • Administration/Operations
    • Governance
    • Chapter Records
    • Elections
  5. Membership/Volunteering
    • Volunteer Recruiting and Engagement
    • Membership
  6. Professional Development
    • Certification
    • Professional Development/Education
    • Mentorship Program
  7. Career Transitions
    • Business/Corporate Outreach
    • Military/Veteran Outreach
    • Career Transitions
    • Career Connectivity
  8. Academic Outreach
    • Academic and Rising Leaders Outreach
    • University Partnerships
    • Project Management Research
    • Secondary/Tertiary Educational Opportunities
    • Future Cities Program
  9. Marketing
    • Communications
    • Marketing
    • Social Media
    • Publications
  10. Technology
    • Website
    • Chapter Applications
    • Security
    • Technology Support and Maintenance
  11. Social Impact
    • Branch Social Impact Oversight
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Oversight
  12. Northern Arizona Branch Liaison
    • Branch Activities
    • Branch Programs and Events
    • Branch Committee Members
    • Branch Volunteer Recruiting and Oversight
    • Branch Social Impact
  13. Central Arizona Branch Liaison
    • Branch Activities
    • Branch Programs and Events
    • Branch Committee Members
    • Branch Volunteer Recruiting and Oversight
    • Branch Social Impact
  14. Southern Arizona Branch Liaison
    • Branch Activities
    • Branch Programs and Events
    • Branch Committee Members
    • Branch Volunteer Recruiting and Oversight

Functional Area Descriptions

Operations

  • Elections: Ensure elections take place in a fair and impartial manner in accordance with Chapter Bylaws and PMI Requirements
  • Chapter Technology: Website, File Storage, Communication Platforms
  • Chapter Records: Managers all records required for PMI and Corporation Commission

Marketing

  • Marketing & Communications: This team handles the chapter's branding, messaging, and public relations. It includes roles like a Marketing Manager and a Communications Director.
  • Social Media: A Social Media Manager(s) oversees the chapter's online presence across platforms.
  • Branch Communications: A Branch Communications Coordinator ensures clear and timely communication within the chapter's branches.

Community & Social Good

  • Military: This team coordinates services for military personnel transitioning to PMs.
  • Careers: This team ensures connections for individuals looking for jobs with organizations hiring within the Chapter.
  • PMI Offerings: This team promotes and educates members about PMI's global offerings and resources
  • Future Cities: This team leads the chapter's participation in the Future Cities Competition.
  • Youth and Academia: This role focuses on engaging young people and academic institutions in project management.
  • K-12: A K-12 Coordinator works with local schools to introduce project management concepts to students.
  • Collegiate Outreach: This team connects with college students interested in project management.

Membership

  • Membership: This team focuses on member recruitment, retention, and engagement. It includes a Chapter Membership and Branch Member Liaisons section.
  • Member Analytics: Analyzes membership data to identify trends and inform strategies.
  • Recruitment: Leads efforts to attract new members.
  • Retention: Works to keep existing members engaged and involved.
  • Volunteer Management: This team coordinates volunteers for chapter committee, branches, and initiatives.

Remote Communities

  • Remote Community Events: This team ensures events take place in rural areas and/or are accessible to rural areas.
  • Non-profit Partnerships: This team develops and maintains partnerships with other non-profits in the community.

Branch Committees

  • In-Person Events: This team plans and implements events that take place in-person within the branches geographical/topical area.
  • Networking: This team plans opportunities and events within the branch for networking amongst members.

Programs

  • Virtual Events: This team develops and delivers virtual events across the chapter.
  • AZ PM Summit: This team develops, plans, and sustains, the AZ PM Summit for all members across the state.

Professional Development

  • Programs: This team develops and delivers professional development opportunities for members. It includes a Program Manager and potentially specialists for specific programs like certifications or study groups.
  • Certifications: A Certification Team supports members in obtaining certifications within PMI.
  • Study Groups: The Study Group Team leads and manages study groups for members.

Finance

  • Financial Operations: This team manages the chapter's finances, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
  • Investment Committee: This team/role explores and manages investment opportunities for the chapter.
  • Branch Finance: A Branch Finance Coordinator oversees the financial operations of individual branches within the budget afforded to the branch.

Sponsorships

  • Sponsorship: A Sponsorship Team secures sponsorships on the branch level basis.