PMI Space Coast Chapter - June 2023 Newsletter

Nimisha Vyas, PMP
President, PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter
president@pmispacecoast.org
www.pmispacecoast.org

Please be on the lookout for chapter emails announcing upcoming chapter dinner/social events, training and professional development opportunities.  You can also find upcoming events on our website.

Brevard County Career Postings

The PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter, in keeping with its mission to provide value to our membership, is happy to share career information at the request of local businesses. These companies support local Project Managers and are specifically interested in PMI Space Coast Chapter members. Please apply directly with each company.

• Careers- B3 Solutions
• Mirion Technologies
  • Hardware Project Manager
• Omnicell Careers (Remote positions)
  • Program Manager – Product Development
    
  • Sr. Program Manager – Strategic Initiatives
    
  • Project Manager – 340B 

2023 PMI Space Coast Awards

We are excited to announce several awards for 2023 to recognize contributions of Project Managers in the Florida Space Coast. Please nominate yourself or your colleagues, given the following requirements:

• You must be a PMI Space Coast chapter member to nominate a candidate
• Self-nominations are permitted for all awards.
• Nomination period is from June 1 to October 31
• Final selections will be made by the PMI Space Coast Board of Directors
• Other than PMI Space Coast Chapter Member of the Year, nominees do not need to be members of this chapter
• Other than Project of the Year, nominees cannot be serving on the Space Coast PMI Board during the nomination period.

PMI Space Coast Chapter Member of the Year

Purpose: To recognize and honor a PMI Space Coast Chapter Member for their significant contribution to achieving the PMI Space Coast Mission of advancing the project management profession on Florida’s Space Coast

Eligibility:

• Nominee must be a member of the PMI Space Coast Chapter in good standing
• Nominee must have either
  • Led an initiative to enhance the reputation of the PMI Space Coast Chapter within the award year, or
  • Made significant contributions to member activation or membership growth of the PMI Space Coast Chapter
• Nominee shall be willing to provide detailed information concerning the initiative or contribution
• Nominee shall ensure there are no restrictions on the use of submitted information and permission has been obtained for the use of any copyrighted materials

Project Manager of the Year

Purpose: To recognize and honor a local Space Coast Project Manager for their accomplishments and skills in the execution of a project or in the advancement of the project management profession

Eligibility:

• Nominee must be a local Space Coast Project Manager
• Nominee must have either led a successful project that was completed within the award year, or completed an outstanding achievement in the field of project management within the award year.
• Nominee shall be willing to provide detailed information concerning the project or the outstanding achievement
• Nominee shall ensure there are no restrictions on the use of submitted information and permission has been obtained for the use of any copyrighted materials

Rookie Project Manager of the Year

Purpose: To recognize and honor an up-and-coming Space Coast Project Manager for their accomplishments and skills in the execution of a project or in the advancement of the project management profession

Eligibility:

• Nominee must be a local Space Coast Project Manager
• Nominee must have provided a significant accomplishment in their field within the award year.
• Nominee shall have been employed as a project manager for 3 years or less
• Nominee shall be willing to provide detailed information concerning the project or the outstanding achievement Nominee shall ensure there are no restrictions on the use of submitted information and permission has been obtained for the use of any copyrighted materials

Self-Nominating is permitted.

Volunteer of the Year

Purpose: To recognize and honor a local Space Coast Project Manager for their volunteer service that has made a significant impact on the Space Coast at large

Eligibility:

• Nominee must be a local Space Coast Project Manager
• Nominee shall have made a significant contribution to advancing the goals and objectives of the organization to which they have volunteered
• Nominee shall be willing to provide detailed information concerning their volunteer service
• Nominee shall ensure there are no restrictions on the use of submitted information and permission has been obtained for the use of any copyrighted materials

Project of the Year

Purpose: To recognize a complex project executed on the Space Coast that best delivered:

• Superior performance of project management practices
• Superior organizational results
• Positive impacts on society

Eligibility: The project must have been completed no more than 12 months before the nomination deadline.

Interested in volunteering with PMI Space Coast?  Some of the key benefits include:

• Gain skills and knowledge outside of your day-to-day tasks at work
• Strengthen and expand your network
• Work closely with other PM Professionals
• Earn PDUs
• Have an impact and make a difference within the local chapter and the Space Coast community

We need commited, motivated members who want to contribute to improving our chapter's ability to deliver value to our membership.

We have lots of opportunities for you to build on your experience and share your passion.

Please email VP Communications (VPCommunications@pmispacecoast.org) with questions or interest in our vacant positions listed in the 2023 organization chart shared below. 

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