4th PMO Leadership Symposium

As the driving force behind Australia’s only PMO-focused event, Pledge Consulting takes great pride in the PMO Leadership Symposium. Held biannually in Sydney and Melbourne, this symposium brings together the foremost PMO and Project Management experts nationwide. It serves as an exceptional platform for learning, networking, and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Over the years, we have brought together PMO Managers/Directors, Project Delivery Professionals, and Executives Leading Delivery Teams for a transformative experience. And our attendees have derived significant benefits from participating in the symposium, including:

• A comprehensive view of how different organisations have adapted their delivery efforts.
• An understanding of the profound impact of remote work and distributed locations on project delivery.
• Insights into leading and managing teams amidst uncertainty and change, equipping attendees with the necessary tools to guide their organisations through periods of flux.
• Ample networking and discussion opportunities to connect with industry peers, fostering collaborations and the exchange of ideas.

At Pledge Consulting, we are committed to fostering professional growth and collaboration within the PMO community through this remarkable event. If you would like to know more, or if you would like to book tickets, please click the button below.

Program Outline *Times may be subject to change

8.00am Registration

8.30 am Symposium Open & Acknowledgement of Country

8.50 am Anna Boyd, ANZ – ‘ANZ PMO A Classic Here To Stay’

9.30 am Simon Pearce-Higgins, Melbourne Water - Our Journey from Data to Insights

10.10 am Speed Networking Session

10.40 am Morning Tea & Networking

11.10 am Cathy Howard, Uniting AgeWell – Cultivating Success: Navigating the Wins and Pitfalls of Establishing a PMO

11.50 am Interactive Session – Round Table Discussions

12.40 pm Lunch

1.40 pm Louise Gardner – Pledge Consulting The Benefit of Measuring Benefits – A Case Study

2.10 pm Tarryn Gillies, Glen Eira Council (AIPM PMO of the Year) Reflections on Glen Eira’s journey to uplift project management maturity

2.50 pm Afternoon Tea & Networking

3.20 pm Julie McCusker & Liv Shananan – ARDC/Monash University – Developing the Impact Framework

4.00 pm Panel Discussion – AI and the PMO in 2024 and beyond

4.30 pm Wrap up and takeaways

4.50 pm Networking Drinks

6.30 pm Event Concludes