Call for Applications PMI SFBAC Chief Executive Officer

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (SFBAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer.

The Chapter is a non-profit tax-exempt Mutual Benefits Corporation organized under the State of California as an IRS 501(c)6 organization representing over 3000 members.

SFBAC is currently the largest PMI Chapter in Region 7 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2024.

The CEO is the public face of the organization and provides direction as well as leadership to support the Chapters mission and achieve its defined goals and objectives.

This is a volunteer position ideal for candidates seeking to enhance executive management strategy execution and collaboration skills within a Policy Governance framework.

The CEO leads and manages the Chapters Volunteer Team comprising 50-70 volunteers including the Executive and Operations teams. Operations functions include: HR finance IT marketing membership and programs.

CEO candidates should anticipate allocating approximately 10-20 hours per week.

The CEO candidate must be or become a PMI and SFBAC chapter member in good standing at the time of contract signing adhering to the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Benefits of the CEO Position/Incentives:

Resume Currency: Offers real-world CEO experience to enhance professional credentials.

Skill Building: Provides opportunities for volunteer leadership and management and organizational capacity building.

Performance Awards: Includes recognition networking opportunities and event participation. PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs): Accrues 1 PDU for every hour of recorded pro-bono volunteer work.

Financial: The position is currently unpaid; however the Chapter will cover PMI membership dues and SFBAC membership dues. Plus travel to conferences.

CEO Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership: Both leads and publicly represents the chapter to PMI Global volunteers members and the broader community.

Policy Governance: Performs strategic planning with the Operations Team to ensure goal achievement.

Board Administration and Support: Provides reporting to the Board and attends monthly board meetings with Operations Team assistance.

Program Product and Service Delivery: Manages key teams (marketing finance I.T. professional development events sponsorship) and attends quarterly operations meetings. Develops and supports new programs to foster chapter growth and improvement.

Financial Tax Risk and Facilities Management: Oversees event vendor contracts and monthly invoices in close collaboration with the CFO.

Human Resource Management & Team collaboration: Responsible for all aspects of HR management and additionally must be able to motivate and manage remote teams of volunteers.

Community and Public Relations: Ensures consistent positive presentation of Chapter programs products and services to stakeholders.

Fundraising (nonprofit-specific): Oversees sponsorship strategies and implementation.

Chapter Event Involvement: Requires attendance at Chapter events and conferences.

Other:

Oversees updates of all chapter information with PMI Global (e.g. charter renewal officer names website data including bylaws mission values).

Exercises sound judgment on finances personnel and events and seeks support from the CFO/COO or Board when necessary.

Requires continual daily monitoring of email.

Ensures strategic alignment across all operational areas.

Supports succession planning and leadership development to maintain chapter continuity.

Maintains strong internal controls and risk management practices to protect the chapters assets and reputation.

CEO Qualifications:

Demonstrated capability and understanding to serve as the public face and spokesperson for PMI SFBACs vision and mission

Demonstrated organizational leadership and collaboration skills for establishing strategies to achieve the Chapters mission and objectives.

Strong team leadership skills with managing and motivating distributed teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills supporting customer service.

Experience in developing organizational performance objectives and reporting on them.

Creative problem-solver capable of inspiring capacity-building and empowering an all-volunteer organization.

Proficiency in budgeting and financial planning.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and G Suite.

Ability to utilize online document management and collaboration tools.

Prior volunteer experience with PMI SFBAC other PMI Chapters or other not-for-profit organizations.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

PMP or ACP Certified with working knowledge of the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Must reside or work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Desired Qualifications:

5 years of Experience in project program or portfolio management.

5 years of Experience in managing distributed teams across functional areas.

Experience in and understanding of PMI as a member or volunteer beyond certification.

Experience in volunteer management.

Master of Science in Project Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of or experience with a Policy Governance framework.

How to Apply:

Applicants to email their resume and cover letter to the CEO Search Committee <>

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and PMI uphold a policy of non-discrimination in volunteer staff selection based on race creed color age marital status national origin religion sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

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