WELCOME TO PMI SYRACUSE!
2026 Board Elections Now Open
Nominations are now open for several PMI Syracuse Chapter Board positions. Learn more about the roles and how to submit a nomination.
MARCH CHAPTER MEETING
PMI-Syracuse Chapter and Syracuse University present: Evolving Project Management: AI, PMBOK® 8, and Professional Practice
Please Join Us on the Hill in March!
Date: Saturday,March28, 2026
Time: 12:00–4:00 PM ET
Location: Syracuse University Schine Student Center, Main Campus
200 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
Meeting Room off the Panasci Lounge, 3rd Floor
Lunch details:
Buffet with a variety of sandwiches and refreshments will be served 12:00N to 12:45pm.
This interactive half-day experience will explore:
How AI is transforming project planning, risk, reporting, and decision-making
What PMBOK® 8 means for practitioners, organizations, and students entering the field
The evolving skills PMs need to stay relevant and effective
Opportunities to engage in peer discussions, panels, and community building
Why Attend?
Hear from industry and academic leaders
Participate in small-group conversations on real-world PM challenges
Network with students, professionals, PMI members, and local business partners
Earn up to 4 PMI PDUs across Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen
What PMBOK® 8 means for practitioners, organizations, and students entering the field
The evolving skills PMs need to stay relevant and effective
Opportunities to engage in peer discussions, panels, and community building
Why Attend?
Hear from industry and academic leaders
Participate in small-group conversations on real-world PM challenges
Network with students, professionals, PMI members, and local business partners
Earn up to 4 PMI PDUs across Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen
Registration:
Students = $10.00
General Admission = $25.00
April Chapter Meeting
PMI Syracuse Game Night – April 21!
Please join the PMI Syracuse chapter for a fun and engaging in-person chapter meeting on April 21, 2026.
Our presenter, Joseph Kelly, PMP, Technical Sales Consultant at DuPont, member of our Board, and Director of Professional Development, will lead us in a night of practicing project management skills as teams through the art of dynamic risk building.
📍 Event Details
Location:
Liverpool Holiday Inn
400 7th North St
Liverpool, NY 13088
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
💰 Registration Fee
Chapter Members: $25.00
Students: $10.00
Benefits of Joining PMI Syracuse
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Create a Network of Local Syracuse PMs
Connect with project management experts from the construction, engineering, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, finance, and consulting industries who can share their experiences, tips and key learnings.
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Discover Job Opportunities
We provide a forum for nurturing professionalism in the management of projects accomplished through career development. Find a job, prep for interviews, gain knowledge, resources, and insights to empower your career.
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Further Education and Certifications
We inspire education development and support certification & re-certification efforts. If you are looking for ways to increase your knowledge and expertise in project management and would like to be recognized as a certified industry leader in this fast-growing discipline of project management, this is the place!
Get Trained and Certified
PMI professional certifications enable you to meet the demands of projects and employers across the globe.
Developed by practitioners for practitioners, our certifications are based on rigorous standards and ongoing research to meet the real-world needs of organizations. With a PMI certification behind your name, you can work in virtually any industry, anywhere in the world, and with any project management methodology.
Wherever you are in your career, we have a certification for you.
In Partnership With:
Hear From Our Members
“The local meetings are a great way to meet other project management professionals.”
Elizabeth Steciak
“PMI Syracuse gives me great networking opportunities with other local professionals and provides real-life training that’s not available in classroom sessions.”
Joe Ostuni
“As someone who recently relocated to the area, the meetings are a good way to meet local project management professionals and to learn what is good in the community.”
Scott Hauver
The following positions on the PMI Syracuse Chapter Board of Directors are up for election this year, and we hope many of you will consider running for a position on the board.
Nominations are open now and will close on June 4th. If you are interested in running or know someone you would like to nominate for any of these positions, please send the name(s) to Ken McVearry (kmcvearry@gmail.com).
Elections will be held at the chapter meeting on June X.
Chapter President:
Term: July 2026 through June 2028
The President shall act in the capacity as the chief executive officer of the Chapter and of the Board, and shall perform such duties as are customary for presiding officers, including making all required appointments with the approval of Board of Directors. The President shall preside at all meetings, direct activities, delegate tasks and appoint resources to the controlling body of the Chapter. As the chief executive, the President shall be the chief liaison with members of PMI at large and will ensure that the Chapter, its activities, charter and mission meet the objectives of the Chapter membership and shall ensure conformance and compliance with the charter, policies and guidelines set forth by PMI.
Director of Certification:
Term: July 2026 through June 2028
The Director of Certification shall have the responsibility to develop and coordinate educational activities for certification of Chapter members with PMI. The Director of Certification shall act under the direction and supervision of the Chapter President and shall perform duties and exercise authority consistent with the Bylaws. Duties shall include the planning and coordinating certification workshops; acting as an advisor to the Director of Professional Development on any training issues that might impact professional development; fostering and encouraging all certified professionals to pursue continuous recertification; providing guidance to Chapter PMP’s on methods and local opportunities to earn PDUs for re-certification; and acting as a primary liaison with PMI on issues concerning training curriculum, standards and accreditation and the content and use of training materials relevant for study to gain certification. In general, this board position shall act as the planning and execution resource for all PMI International certification and re-certification activities under the direction and approval of the Chapter Board of Directors.
Director of Communications:
Term: July 2026 through June 2028
The Director of Communications shall have the responsibility to plan, execute, monitor and control, maintain and execute communication activities with all Chapter stakeholders. This will include, but not be limited to, performing activities to acquire information from both internal and external sources on issues and activities that need to be communicated to the membership concerning the Chapter. Duties including acquiring, writing, reviewing, publishing and disseminating information through media methods developed and maintained by the Chapter under the direction and approval of the Board of Directors.
Director of Corporate Relations:
Term: July 2026 through June 2028
The Director of Corporate Relations shall have the responsibility to serve as a primary interface to the corporate and educational community within the jurisdiction of the Chapter. The Director of Corporate Relations shall act under the direction and supervision of the Chapter President and shall perform duties and exercise authority consistent with the Chapter Bylaws. Duties shall include but not be limited to identifying and promoting the benefits of the Chapter to corporate and educational institutions; collaborating with universities, other educational institutions, and corporate entities to encourage membership in the Chapter; and generating revenue for the Chapter by soliciting corporate and educational sponsorships. In general, this position has the responsibility for actively developing awareness and partnership with the Chapter for the improvement of the local Chapter and project management as a professional discipline.
Director of Professional Development:
Term: July 2026 through June 2028
The Director of Professional Development shall have the responsibility to assess the educational needs and to develop and aid in the delivery of educational programs for the membership of the Chapter. The position shall plan, develop, communicate and coordinate educational activities working with other members of the Board. This position shall ensure that the quality of professional development is consistent with all policies and guidelines established by PMI.