Call for Applications: PMI SFBAC Chief Executive Officer chez PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

● 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 3,000 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 Chapter's 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 Chapter’s 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 chapter’s assets and reputation.

CEO Qualifications: 

● Demonstrated capability and understanding to serve as the public face and spokesperson for PMI SFBAC’s vision and mission 

● Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and collaboration skills for establishing strategies to achieve the Chapter's 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. 

● Bachelor’s 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 <[email protected]>

● 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. 

● For additional information, please visit www.pmisfbac.org