Welcome to our Pittsburgh chapter members and guests! February proves to be another exciting month with many opportunities for training, networking, volunteering and professional development. The Board and I encourage you to join us at our next Chapter meeting (see below for details), an upcoming LIG meeting or one of our upcoming training sessions. You'll learn new things, meet new people and share in the passion that we all have for project management. Hope to see you soon!
2012 Feb Chapter Presentation
Achieving Success when Dealing with Multiple Projects
Presented by Joseph A. Lukas, PE, PMP, CCE
9 February 2012
- Describe the five keys for success when dealing with multiple projects
- Explain effective project management techniques for handling multiple projects
- Know how to respond to the inevitable crisis and conflict that can occur when trying to juggle multiple projects
2012 Feb Financial Services LIG Meeting
Large Programs - Lessons Learned and Things to Consider
Presented by Mary Beth Sapienza, PMP
9 February 2012; 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Society (ESWP)
337 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Executive Summary: Want to lead a large program? What do you have to know and what must you do to step into this role and be successful? This session will discuss many of the lessons learned from managing large projects and programs and what a PM in that position must consider. Many of the lessons can be used for any size project. There are certain things that our presenter will touch upon that are specific to the success of cross-functional, complex programs on a large scale. The primary focus will relate to the setup, the initiation and planning phases.
Speaker Bio: Mary Beth Sapienza, PMP, is the program manager leading the IT Transformation program, a 3+ year program with over 15 workstreams and over 20 project mangers. She has been with BNY Mellon for 19 years in various positions and departments, beginning in Auditing as a programmer / software developer, eventually transitioning into a business analyst, project manager and finally program manager, which has been her primary role for the past several years. Programs she has managed in the past include: Wall Street Systems and the first external client mobile roll out on the IPAD. She is currently managing a multi-year, $50M program within BNY Mellon. Mary Beth received her PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in July 2004 and is a graduate of the Expert track of the BNY Mellon PM Certification program and currently sits on the program board. Mary Beth has a BS in Computer Information Systems / Accounting and a MBA from Robert Morris University.
Presented by Mary Beth Sapienza, PMP
9 February 2012; 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Society (ESWP)
337 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Executive Summary: Want to lead a large program? What do you have to know and what must you do to step into this role and be successful? This session will discuss many of the lessons learned from managing large projects and programs and what a PM in that position must consider. Many of the lessons can be used for any size project. There are certain things that our presenter will touch upon that are specific to the success of cross-functional, complex programs on a large scale. The primary focus will relate to the setup, the initiation and planning phases.
Speaker Bio: Mary Beth Sapienza, PMP, is the program manager leading the IT Transformation program, a 3+ year program with over 15 workstreams and over 20 project mangers. She has been with BNY Mellon for 19 years in various positions and departments, beginning in Auditing as a programmer / software developer, eventually transitioning into a business analyst, project manager and finally program manager, which has been her primary role for the past several years. Programs she has managed in the past include: Wall Street Systems and the first external client mobile roll out on the IPAD. She is currently managing a multi-year, $50M program within BNY Mellon. Mary Beth received her PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in July 2004 and is a graduate of the Expert track of the BNY Mellon PM Certification program and currently sits on the program board. Mary Beth has a BS in Computer Information Systems / Accounting and a MBA from Robert Morris University.
2012 Feb Engineering LIG Meeting
Leveraging Systems Engineering to Improve Program Performance
Presented by Joseph P. Elm
9 February 2012 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Society (ESWP)
337 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Abstract: An understanding of the value of Systems Engineering (SE) is necessary to justify a project’s investment in SE resources and activities. To identify the value of SE, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Systems Engineering Division, in collaboration with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), developed and executed a survey of defense industrial contractors (i.e., suppliers to the government). The survey, conducted anonymously, collected information regarding the SE practices deployed on development projects, and the performance of those projects, as measured by conformance to budget, schedule, and technical requirements. Responses received from 64 projects were analyzed to identify the statistical relationships between the deployed SE capabilities and project performance. The analysis of the responses revealed quantitative relationships between specific SE efforts applied to the project and the overall success of the project. This information is used to develop recommendations on the deployment of SE for both system acquirers and system suppliers.
Biography: Joseph P. Elm serves as the Manager of Strategic Projects within the CERT Program at the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. In this capacity he manages programs addressing the cybersecurity needs of the US Government. Prior to joining the SEI, Mr. Elm served in various engineering and management roles in several aerospace manufacturing companies developing precision electro-mechanical equipment used in the development of for missile guidance and navigation equipment. Mr. Elm holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He is an active member of INCOSE, serving as the Assistant Director, Technical Planning, Procedures, Projects and Publications, the chair of the Systems Engineering Effectiveness Working Group, and the 2011 President of the Three Rivers Chapter.
Agile PMI-ACP Exam Prep Workshop - ripplerock
Attend the latest session of one of the first training workshops specifically designed for the new PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification.
• 21 PDUs to satisfy the Agile training requirement for the PMI Agile certification
• 6-8 February 2012
• Courtyard by Marriott, Settlers Ridge, 5100 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Experience an Agile curriculum designed by, Jesse Fewell, the founder of PMI's Agile Community of Practice, and member of the PMI-ACP steering committee.
In the beginning, Agile project management techniques were only for the most change-oriented projects. Path-finding Internet-era companies showed the way to rapid innovation and dominance in their market spaces. Today however, Agile PM has become mainstream, and many organizations are adopting Agile approaches to improve their software development capability. This 3-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the competencies expected of an Agile professional.
Pittsburgh PMI members: to receive a 25% discount code please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Once you have the discount code, click here to register: http://pmi-acp-agile-certification-pittsburgh.eventbrite.com/.
PMP Preparation Class - 2012
Become a certified PMP!
Click here to register.
This is a great class at a great value for your preparation for the PMP Exam.
Mark your calendars – the PMP Preparation Class will be held on five (5) consecutive Saturdays in early 2012.
o February 25
o March 3
o March 10
o March 17
o March 24
Each day is planned to run from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with lunch and other snacks & beverages provided.
35 PDUs will be awarded!
This course includes a text book, study guide, online resources, practice exams, instructor support, and more!
Cost: $1080
Pittsburgh PMI Member Discount: $225 (Please login to website to get your discount.)
Late Fee After 17 February: $100 -- materials may not arrive until the second week
Ansaldo STS is sponsoring this class and will host us at the following address.
1000 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3120
Click here to register.
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with any questions.
Interested in being an instructor for the Spring 2012 PMP review class?
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Great Project Management Training!
Information is here in the Training page on upcoming live seminars! Sign up now!
- DALE CARNEGIE - Advancing Projects Through Motivational Leadership, Jan-Feb 2012
- TRES ROEDER - 8 PDUs, Develop Collaborative, Winning Teams, 2 February, 2012
- PMP Preparation Class, 35 PDUs, Feb-Mar 2012
- LEE LAMBERT - Using Myriad PM Tools to Create and Communicate Vital Decision Support Information, 9 March 2012
We are glad to have brought the following successful training opportunities to Pittsburgh in 2011.
- Agile: Rod Claar - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Class, 16 PDUs, 29-30 November
- Carl Pritchard - Advanced Risk Management, 7 PDUs, 8 December
- Roeder Consulting live and online training
- PMP Preparation Class
- Online Project Plan Class
- Agile Certified ScrumMasters Class with Rod Claar
Additional future events include:
- Agile Certified Professional (ACP) course
- Study Groups for PMP, PgMP, and ACP certifications
- Lee Lambert seminar
- PgMP certification support
- Professional Devellopment Day
About Us
The Project Management Institute (PMI), founded in 1969, has grown to be the organization of choice for project management professionalism. With over 200,000 members worldwide, PMI is the leading nonprofit professional association in the area of Project Management. PMI establishes Project Management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification that more and more organizations desire for their project leaders.
The PMI Pittsburgh Chapter, founded in 1980, boasts over 1100 members, of which over 65% are certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs). The Chapter hosts multiple monthly meetings for project management professionals focused on networking, education, and general topics. See the Calendar area for more information.
The PMI Pittsburgh Chapter is a volunteer organization, where the members gain value in professional development through teaching, presenting and sharing with other members on both the local and international levels. Our members are from a diverse cross-section of local employers, with experience in various industries and disciplines.
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