PMI Maine Board Roles and Responsibilities
1. Direct chapter strategic goals
2. Achieve chapter vision, mission and objectives as detailed by chapter board, PMI and chapter business plans
3. Direct activities of other officers toward chapter goals and objectives
4. Ensure chapter board works together as a team
5. Represent chapter at public events
6. Ensure strategic alliance, planning and annual reporting
7. Be ultimately accountable for all board operations and chapter activities
8. Act as liaison between chapter and PMI
9. Ensure charter renewal is updated and chapter is in compliance as specified by PMI
10. Preside over Board of Directors meetings and annual general membership meeting
11. Ensure all chapter business is legal and ethical
12. Assume responsibility for overall functioning of chapter
13. Legally represent the organization (co-dependent with Treasurer)
14. Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance in consultation with Treasurer
15. With the board, ensure prudent disbursement of chapter funds
16. Drive implementation of and ensure reflection PMI policies and guidelines in chapter processes
17. Manage periodic policy audits
18. Promote leadership development opportunities for board development
19. Ensure policies are consistent and compliant with all applicable governmental jurisdiction and regulations (e.g., IRS, government compliance, PMI policy, Sarbanes Oxley – local laws and regulations)
20. Ensure chapter and/or bylaws are upheld and enforced
21. Identify gaps between PMI Global policies and chapter policies
22. Ensure and oversee roles/function definitions
23. Address any breeches brought up against a member or the chapter
24. Assist in resolving chapter conflicts
25. Raise awareness of and provide training on code of conduct/regulations/processes
26. Be aware of the Ethics Review Process
27. Ensure continued growth through proactive recruiting, retention, and member engagement
28. Establish measurable goals and monitor success metrics for appropriate action
29. Ensure compliance with PMI’s Social Media Guidelines and brand standards for chapters
30. Elevate project management profession profile by disseminating PMI’s thought leadership and research to regional audience
1. Represent president in their absence
2. Assume role of president year following successful completion of duties in this role
3. Assume role of president if president is unable to perform duties
4. Assist president in duties
5. Oversee operations committee
6. Serve as member ex-officio with right to vote on all committees except nominating committee
7. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
8. Ensure continued growth through proactive recruiting, retention and member engagement
9. Act as COO of PMI Maine chapter
1. Assist board of directors with strategic policies
2. Proactively support and promote work within board
3. Assume role of mentor for president
4. Assist president in liaison with PMI when required
5. Assume position of chair for nominating committee
6. Lead and direct elections process
7. Provide ethics enforcement and guidance at board of directors’ level
8. Support conflict resolution
9. Outreach with past presidents
10. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
11. In absense of President or President-Elect, step in as President
1. Assure safekeeping of all governing documents (approved bylaws, articles of incorporation, charter agreement, board policies, committee charters, and all other non-financial records for the chapter)
2. Coordinate and distribute meeting agendas, keep records of all chapter and board business meetings
3. Maintain all meeting minutes — must document in accordance with parliamentary procedures as determined by board
4. Notice of all annual meetings shall be sent to all members at least 30 - 45 days in advance of the meeting. Action at such meetings shall be limited to those agenda items contained in notice of the meeting
5. Upon request, provide records to members and outside organizations
6. Provide all notifications to membership, directors, auditors, and members of committees
7. Coordinate distribution of all general correspondence
8. Provide support for membership communication
9. Oversee coordination of printed materials (logo items, business cards, etc.)
10. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
11. Review and update bylaws and ensure alignment with PMI Chapter Charter
12. Develop and maintain policy manual
13. Develop and maintain information security/personal information policy
14. Maintain membership records of the chapter
15. Provide communication list/member updates to officers as requested
16. Coordinate production and distribution of timely membership reports, such as monthly membership reports by demographics (city, state, age, industry, etc.)
17. Maintain membership records of the chapter
18. Provide communication list/member updates to officers as requested
19. Coordinate production and distribution of timely membership reports, such as monthly membership reports by demographics (city, state, age, industry, etc.)
1. Maintain and manage accounts receivable and payable and all financial portfolios, including but not limited to collection of chapter dues from PMI, guest payments for chapter meetings or special events and payment of all chapter bills in accordance with chapter committee directives
2. Establish and maintain all required chapter bank accounts and/or similar financial transactions; arrange for officer signatures as required
3. Provide financial reporting regarding state of finances and chapter activity to chapter membership, board, and executive level volunteer leaders monthly (board meeting)
4. Report on state of finances at board meetings and chapter meetings
5. Develop annual operating budget and financial statement to be included in the annual application for charter renewal
6. Ensure chapter reviewed and reported required tax filings
7. Recommend improvements in financial processes to board
8. Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance with all financial operational processes to ensure continuity of chapter operations and define, document, and maintain chapter policies including financial reserve policies, investment policies, and record retention and destruction
9. Maintain policies established by board of directors
10. Maintain annual budget
11. Contribute to chapter financial planning/goal setting, investing, forecasting, and budgeting
12. Distribute/communicate financial section of annual report to chapter membership
13. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and reports
14. Provide timely information to independent auditors as required
15. Keep an up-to-date inventory of all chapter goods
16. Handle all PMI and government required payments
17. Ensure maintenance and storage of all historic financial documents in accordance with chapter board policies regarding Record Retention and Destruction policies
18. Establish financial metrics; ensure chapter is maintaining requirements
19. Serve as liaison with PMI Global on financial matters
20. Prepare financial guidelines and procedures for chapter along with board
21. Analyze cost impact and income benefit of all activities proposed by board of directors
22. Review any chapter contract, agreement, and insurance
23. Distribute information, materials and/or fees received from PMI Global to appropriate officers in a timely manner
24. Confirm and check bank accounts monthly
25. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
26. Must be vigilant to phishing and fraud
1. Recruitment and/or retention of volunteers
2. Conduct general volunteer orientation for all new volunteers including overview of volunteer structure, volunteer roles, responsibilities, and deliverables
3. Understand and leverage experience of volunteers and direct them to various chapter initiatives
4. Identify and develop programs to involve, develop and engage volunteer members
5. Oversee, administer, and build awareness of chapter (and PMI’s) volunteer policies, procedures and guidelines
6. Develop volunteers to serve in their volunteer roles
7. Develop and administer volunteer recognition programs
8. Oversee and manage the chapter’s volunteer programs and services
9. Provide PMI volunteer awareness at local and global levels
10. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
11. Develop and implement Community Outreach Plan including commercial, not-for-profit and other professional associations
12. Work closely with volunteers responsible for chapter online presence to present cohesive digital identity in alignment with PMI’s global brand standards
13. Monitor activities of academic outreach volunteers assigned to manage the program
14. Provide onboarding support for new volunteers
15. Design and promote social good events, including those that serve community needs and are requested by chapter board members (e.g., VP of Outreach, VP of Professional Development, or VP of Events)
16. Engage fellow volunteers through social good programs and opportunities for developing their skills and participating in the community
17. Network with communities that can benefit from social good programs and free resources provided by PMIEF (e.g., schools, nonprofits, other organizations, etc.)
18. Provide chapter board members with regular updates on social good programs being carried out locally
19. Promote social good initiatives organized by the chapter through different channels (press, social media, etc.) to increase visibility among members and local community and provide reports on their impact
1. Develop and implement integrated marketing and public relations program aligned with chapter’s strategic objectives
2. Create and execute annual marketing and public relations plan with detailed activity calendar including email, social media, advertising, events, press releases, web updates, etc.
3. Use best practices in marketing and public relations to promote chapter and activities to members and community at large
4. Develop all communication vehicles including, but not limited to emails, web content, press releases, social media posts, promotional materials, advertising, etc.
5. Gain access to PMI’s Marketing Portal and use PMI-provided marketing/PR resources
6. Work with local vendors to develop marketing materials in accordance with PMI brand guidelines if suitable materials are not available in Marketing Portal
7. Plan and purchase print and digital advertising
8. Monitor, optimize and analyze all marketing and public relations activities
9. Create and distribute public relations communications to local media outlets (e.g., local newspapers, radio stations and television) and manage local media inquiries
10. Collaborate with local businesses and academic institutions, where appropriate, to publicize chapter and PMI
11. Monitor and coordinate branded presentations to external stakeholders and other organizations interested in the activities of PMI
12. Maintain relationships with existing sponsors for continued revenue generation to fund chapter’s activities
13. Coordinate and organize presentations to potential chapter, event and other sponsors
14. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
15. Review and analyze member satisfaction survey data and enhance membership benefits
16. Develop and administer lapsed (non-renewal) member survey
17. Analyze and integrate survey feedback for inclusion in strategic/operational planning
18. Develop and implement membership welcome and support plan including promotion of PMI and chapter membership value
19. Communicate member value through various delivery methods in alignment with Membership Benefits Package
20. Utilize membership marketing materials available through PMI Marketing Portal
21. Develop and implement rewards and recognition program plan to recognize member milestones (such as anniversaries or awards)
22. Disseminate information to and from chapter in timely manner
23. Maintain communications schedule detailing all chapter communications across all channels
24. Supervise and support all chapter communication channel activities
25. Perform and uphold duties, as specified by chapter bylaws, board policies and procedures
26. Work with Marketing Director/VP to ensure chapters brand is understood and leveraged in communication plans
27. Lead development, production and release of all chapter newsletters and communications
28. Collaborate with website/technology officer to provide website content and provide input into website design
29. Consult and collaborate with all board members to coordinate chapter communication needs
30. Manage chapter’s approved communications budget, in cooperation with Treasurer
31. Coordinate and distribute chapter event information to membership in a timely manner
32. Submit information to PMI’s communications department regarding chapter activities for possible publication in PMI Today (PMI’s monthly membership newsletter) when deemed appropriate
33. Develop and maintain chapter social media strategy and social media policy
34. Guide committees on most effective methods of using chapter social media presence
35. Stay abreast of and advise chapter how to leverage social media trends and technology
36. Content creation as necessary, including posts, tweets, pins, pictures, infographics, videos, multimedia
37. Reach out to online communities to build chapter brand awareness
38. Elevate project management profession profile by disseminating PMI’s thought leadership and research to regional audience
39. Disseminate information to and from chapter in timely manner
40. Define and regularly update chapter communication strategy, policies, goals, and objectives
41. Maintain communications schedule detailing all chapter communications across all channels
42. Supervise and support all chapter communication channel activities
43. Perform and uphold duties, as specified by chapter bylaws, board policies and procedures
44. Curate content, finding and sharing information of interest to the chapter’s audience while respecting copyright laws
45. Respond to social media comments, concerns, and complaints in a professional manner
46. Advise on best way to integrate social media in the chapter’s website, marketing campaigns and content publishing
47. Create and manage monthly social media campaigns tailored to specific chapter needs
48. Monitor and post on chapter’s behalf to other people’s blogs, social sites and so forth to develop new relationships
1. Acquisition of Technology
· Participate in request for proposal (RFP) and contract negotiations (not sole negotiator)
· Research new technologies and/or features to improve chapter efficiencies and membership experience and report on feasibility of proposed technology initiatives
· Collaborate with chapter leadership to propose initiatives
· Gather business requirements
· Oversee any initiatives for current or proposed technologies
· Lead implementation planning
· Oversee training
· Advise chapter regarding online opportunities and threats
· Stay abreast of and advise chapter how to leverage social media trends and technology
· Learn about tools and applications that can enhance and/or automate social media activities
2. Support/Maintenance of Technology
· Manage all chapter technology initiatives, ensuring user experience is appropriate to user level
· Provide administrative support for chapter technologies
· Provide vendor management of technology
· Be familiar with all aspects of operational technologies in place and be able to provide backup administrative support in addition to timely liaison with vendors
· Ensure chapter’s owned, rented, or leased equipment is in good working order and tracked
· Review technology functionality, monthly and provide monthly status updates to chapter leaders
· Communicate service level agreements (SLAs) for issue/request intake process
· Manage, recruit and onboard internal and external technology team members and ensure technology team is providing timely responses to support requests
· Coordinate and collaborate with other chapter board members and volunteers where needed
3. Data Analytics
· Per PMI current and future membership and data protection policies:
o Provide general data support including, but not limited to, gathering and providing data
o Create awareness of available data and the value of it
· Provide various analytic reports to chapter leaders including:
o Referral source
o Email conversion and A/B testing
o Web analytics
o System reports: operational defects in IT systems
4. Governance
· Maintain data and transaction services and processes
· Maintain inventory of technologies in place, including administrative access information
· Ensure compliance with all acquired software/subscription licenses
· Ensure backups and ensure proper archiving occurs within infrastructure
· Manage internet site security/system monitoring
· Maintain chapter systems access rights process and methods
· Assess risk in IT systems
· Maintain IT security policies
5. Long Range and Annual Planning
· Successfully plan, track, and deliver all chapter beneficial IT-related services
· Work with other technology team members, chapter board members and volunteers to identify opportunities to improve chapter technology and infrastructure
· Provide submission requests for budget and schedule estimates
· Provide recommendations for system upgrades
· Assist in defining business capabilities
· Identify upcoming technology needs based on chapter plans/activities
· Identify road maps focused on sequencing and dependencies
· Keep current on technologies being adapted by PMI or other PMI chapters
1. Define strategies for improvement in professional development/training programs
2. Develop and implement chapter professional development plan for following year by June of current year, including program roadmap for professional development content programs
3. Develop plans for and coordinate chapter’s external educational activities, such as study groups, seminars, workshops, courses, professional development days and other educational activities
4. Manage chapter-created credential examination review courses and other such courses
5. Provide career development information to members and non-members
6. Provide information and guidance to members and non on PMI certification/re-certification
7. Incorporate feedback, suggestions, and recommendations as necessary to enhance programs content effectiveness and value delivered to audience and chapter
8. Work with marketing to promote chapter education, certification, and training opportunities
9. Recommend, develop, and deliver project management education materials, courses, presentations, and sessions including leadership development training programs
10. Seek new project management professional development programs and services through networking with other educational organizations and PMI chapters
11. Plan and coordinate special events, designed to enhance and expand the skills and knowledge of project managers, to promote project management profession
12. Incorporate events/programs feedback, suggestions, and recommendations to enhance effectiveness and value delivered to the audience and chapter
13. Oversee events, presentations, and training programs
14. Invite key influencers from industry to participate in chapter events
15. Advance project management profession through the planning and coordination of special events
16. Develop and implement succession and transition plan
17. Work with board of directors and chapter partner to develop overall strategy and objectives for academic outreach supporting objectives of chapter and PMI Global
18. Develop and implement innovative programs to support academic outreach strategy
19. Develop metrics to measure success of academic outreach programs
20. Develop strategies and programs to support establishment of “partnerships” for mutual benefit with academic institutions that promote the chapter and project management profession
21. Evaluate and maintain academic outreach partnerships
22. Maintain a record of local academic contacts
23. Manage and maintain academic outreach budget
24. Utilize PMI academic outreach resources to support designated outreach activities (found on the Marketing Portal)
25. Report monthly progress to board of directors and for annual chapter business planning with chapter partner
26. Incorporate feedback, suggestions, and recommendations as necessary to enhance effectiveness and value delivered to audience and chapter as related to academic outreach resources and services
27. Act as primary lead for developing academic outreach activities which may include oversight of academic outreach committee volunteers
28. Responsible for making local academic institutions aware of PMI and the benefits of chapter support, and PMI products/programs/initiatives relevant to an academic audience
29. Responsible for identifying and developing programs to involve, develop, engage and manage academic stakeholders
30. Gather lessons learned and develop procedures to ensure consistent messaging across outreach activities
31. Create academic outreach articles for chapter newsletter that provide communications on outreach activities
32. Raise awareness and deliver member value through promotion/advocacy of chapter social good programs and PMIEF no-cost resources (learning resources, templates, academic scholarships, awards, careers in PM, PMIEF newsletter, etc.) that support engagement in local community