PMI Southern Maryland Chapter

09/09/2026

📣 PMI Southern Maryland is now accepting nominations for our **2027 Board of Directors!**

Looking for an opportunity to expand your leadership experience, build stronger connections within the project management community, earn PDUs, and make a meaningful impact within your local PMI Chapter?

This may be your opportunity.

We are seeking PMI Southern Maryland Chapter members interested in serving in several leadership and director positions for the upcoming term.

⭐ AVAILABLE POSITIONS

2-Year Terms:
• Vice President/COO
• Assistant Vice President/COO
• Vice President of Membership & Community Involvement
• Assistant Vice President of Membership & Community Involvement
• Vice President, Finance
• Assistant Vice President, Finance

1-Year Terms:
• Director, Website & Content Management
• Director, Communications
• Director, Education and Certification
• Director, Programs & Events
• Director, Volunteerism
• Secretary/Administration
• Director at Large — 5 positions available

👇 **Position responsibilities are listed in the comments below.**

Candidates must be **PMI Southern Maryland Chapter members in good standing with both PMI and PMISOMD**.

Board members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings, which are primarily held via Zoom, and should anticipate a volunteer commitment of approximately **15+ hours per month outside of Board meetings**.

📅 NOMINATION DEADLINE:
**Wednesday, September 30, 2026**

To be considered, email:
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please include:

1. The position you are interested in
2. A brief bio (1–3 paragraphs)
3. A professional headshot for the ballot
4. A brief statement explaining why you are interested in the position

🗓 IMPORTANT DATES

September 30 — Nominations close
October 12 — Ballots open
October 30 — Ballots close
November — New Board announced

Ready to get more involved with PMI Southern Maryland?

**Get involved. Build connections. Make an impact.**

09/08/2026

📣 Join PMI Southern Maryland for a hybrid professional development event!

Successfully Leading Project and Technical Teams: Workplace Intelligence for All Team Members
featuring Doug Russell

Technical expertise matters — but successfully navigating people, personalities, communication styles, team dynamics, and workplace politics can make just as much difference in whether a team succeeds.

In this session, Doug Russell will share a practical framework for understanding the cognitive, emotional, social, cultural, and political dynamics that shape today’s project and technical environments.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Lexington Park Library or Virtual
🎓 Earn 1 PDU
🍽️ Complimentary meal for in-person attendees

Whether you’re a project manager, technical lead, engineer, team member, emerging leader, or simply interested in becoming more effective in the workplace, this event is open to you.

Registration closes Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00 PM.

👉 Register here: https://pmisomd.org/calendar?eventId=47673

08/27/2026

07/03/2026

Attending the PMI Agile event on July 27?

Stay onsite and keep the conversations going with PMI Southern Maryland at our informal PMI SoMD Networking Meetup at Harbor Social | Ga***rd National Harbor.

This is a pay-your-own-way gathering with food and beverages available for individual purchase, games, group activities, and an opportunity to connect with PMI professionals across the DMV.

📅 July 27
📍 Harbor Social | Ga***rd National Harbor
⏰ Immediately following the PMI Agile event

06/26/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK ONLY: $400 Off PMI® Agile 2026! 🚨

PMI Agile 2026 is happening right here in our region at the Ga***rd National Resort, and for this week only, you can score the lowest registration rate of the year!

Standard rates close on July 13th, but if you act now, you can lock in massive savings before time runs out:

💸 Non-Members: Use code FLASH400 at checkout to save $400.
🌟 Agile Alliance Members: Stack your exclusive member discount PLUS the $400 flash sale savings! (Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and maximize your discount).

🗓️ Hurry—this Flash Sale ends June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your agile practices alongside other Southern Maryland and DMV professionals.

🔗 Secure your spot and register directly here: https://events.pmi.org/flow/pmi/pmiagile26/landing/page/registration

06/22/2026

Unlock 30 Days of PMI Membership – Free & No Obligation! 🚀

Thinking about joining the Project Management Institute (PMI) Southern Maryland chapter, or know a colleague who is looking to elevate their professional development? Now is the perfect time to explore everything a PMI membership has to offer!

With this exclusive, no-obligation 30-day trial membership, you'll get immediate access to powerful tools designed to boost your productivity, including:

🤖 AI-Powered Coaching: Boost your skills with instant, on-demand guidance.
📖 Digital Standards: Access official project methodologies to guide your day-to-day performance.

Best of all:
✔️ No credit card required
✔️ No automatic renewal
✔️ Full, unrestricted access for 30 days

Pass it on! Feel free to share this incredible opportunity with your friends, colleagues, and anyone interested in advancing their project management career. It’s the ultimate way to experience the benefits of PMI before committing.

👉 Ready to start? Claim your free trial today: https://www.pmi.org/free-trial

06/03/2026

🚨 Career Opportunity Alert! 🚨

PMI Southern Maryland is sharing the upcoming TOP III Job Fair at Joint Base Andrews, AFB on June 4, 2026.

This event is a great opportunity for job seekers interested in project management, IT, cybersecurity, defense, engineering, logistics, federal contracting, and mission-support roles.

📍 Where: The Club at Andrews
1889 Arnold Ave., Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
📅 When: June 4, 2026
🌐 Register: www.jobzoneonline.com

Jobseekers are encouraged to register online, upload or link their resume, and bring printed copies to share with employers.

⚠️ Important: Attendees must have an active CAC or military ID to enter the military installation. Base access requests are typically due one week before the event, so please register early.

Share this with someone looking for their next opportunity in the Southern Maryland or DMV area!

05/25/2026

Calling all PMISoMD members! We have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact in our community.

We are proud to partner with the Legacy Flight Academy for an upcoming event dedicated to inspiring the next generation through aviation, leadership, STEM, and mentorship. As shown in the flyer LegacyFlightAcademyEvent.jpg, we are looking for dedicated volunteers to help support this initiative.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Location: Accokeek, Maryland Airport (3900 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640)

We have a critical need for a STEM Module Leader, as well as volunteers for student engagement, event setup, registration assistance, and general operations.

How to Join Us:
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please sign up via the link below. When registering, please be sure to identify yourself as a "PMISoMD volunteer" in the Occupation field so we can track our chapter's participation.

👉 Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AADA62CA0FFC07-63904588-eyes

We would love to have you join us for this impactful community event!

04/20/2026

🤝 Local Talent Needed!

Calling all project support professionals! Our partners at ITC Defense are looking for a Project Officer to join their team supporting NAVAIR.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the "nuts and bolts" of project management—from cost analysis to stakeholder coordination. If you're looking for a role that keeps you at the center of the action in Southern Maryland, check out the link below!

👇 Apply here:
https://itcdefense.applytojob.com/apply/FHDYCHYCel/Project-Officer-NAVAIR