Founded in 1980, the PMI Pittsburgh Chapter has established itself as a cornerstone of the project management community in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. With over 1,600 members representing a diverse array of industries and disciplines, the chapter serves as a vibrant hub for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and collaborate with peers.

The organization operates as a volunteer-driven entity, creating valuable opportunities for its members to engage in professional development through teaching, presenting, and sharing knowledge at both local and international levels. The PMI Pittsburgh Chapter is not just a network; it is a community committed to empowering individuals in their pursuit of excellence in project management and related fields.

Fueled by a clear mission and a strong set of values, PMI Pittsburgh fosters an environment conducive to knowledge sharing and continuous learning. The chapter provides a platform for diverse networking opportunities, open to all members regardless of certification status. By nurturing collaboration, PMI Pittsburgh strives to elevate the standards of project management practice within the region and beyond.

PMI Pittsburgh Mission 

PMI is and always will be the home of project professionals. The PMI Pittsburgh chapter is driven by a clear mission and an underlying set of values that inform how we volunteer, work, and collaborate. PMI Pittsburgh is dedicated to the mission to empower individuals in their pursuit of excellence in project management and related disciplines by providing a collaborative community that fosters knowledge sharing, professional development, continuous learning, and diverse networking opportunities, irrespective of certification status. 

PMI Pittsburgh Values 

Focus on Community: Cultivating a community where members can exchange ideas and experiences for collective learning and growth 

Include Everybody: We welcome both certified and non-certified professionals as well as all those beyond the project manager who frequently collaborate on projects (business analysts, product owners, etc.). 

Communicate effectively: reimagining how the chapter communicates with members to be clear and consistent 

Embrace change: ensuring the chapter leadership keeps pace with industry changes and challenging the status quo where it better serves our members 

Serve others: keeping our membership at the center of everything we do 

As a chapter of PMI Global, we appreciate our place in the bigger picture. And we embrace the wisdom and balance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.  

Learn more about PMI Global Values.