2012 Evaluators for the PMI Project of the Year Award

Summary

The purpose of the PMI Project of the Year Award (POY) is to recognize, honor, and publicize the accomplishments of the PMI Project of the Year Award, along with its project team, for superior performance of project management. Projects from everywhere in the world are encouraged to participate. PMI affiliation is not necessary.

PMI Project of the Year Award nominations are evaluated at preliminary and finalist levels by designated panels of volunteer evaluators who are project management experts with geographic and/or industry specific diversity.  

Selected applicants must fill out all relevant documents in a timely manner including but not limited to the PMI Confidentiality and Records Compliance Agreement and the PMI Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.  Selected applicants also must review and comprehend the POY evaluation training document provided to reviewers prior to evaluating any nomination packages.   Volunteers who have completed the evaluation process may receive PDUs under Category “E” of the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program.

Deliverable(s)

  • If you meet the requirements of the volunteer position outlined below, please email Volunteer@pmi.org and awards@pmi.org with your intentions and include a copy of your current resume, with a cover page documenting the required experience requested under Requirements.
  • You will be requested to complete and return the PMI Confidentiality and Records Compliance Agreement and the PMI Conflict of Interest Questionnaire by postal service as directed.  These forms must be completed for each assignment each calendar year.
  • Complete award evaluation rating sheets provided by the Awards Administrator and return by electronic mail to the Global Operations Center by the date specified on the submission package. 

Culture of Assignment

  • This is an independent, virtual volunteer assignment.

Alignment to PMI Strategy

The PMI Professional Awards Program honors individuals who help PMI deliver its vision.  At PMI, our primary goal is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner so that organizations everywhere will embrace, value and utilize project management and then attribute their success to it.

Volunteer Start and End Dates

  • Preliminary Level: Mid-March through early May
  • Award nomination packages are sent via postal mail to selected evaluators in mid-March.  This package will include a cover letter, the submission(s), award description, evaluator training tool, evaluation guidelines and rating sheet(s).
  • Completed, signed rating sheets must be returned via electronic mail by the deadline noted on the cover letter, approximately early May.
  • Finalist Level:   Second week in May ending the first week in July
  • Submission packages are sent via postal mail to selected evaluators in mid-May.  This package will include a cover letter, the submission(s), award description, evaluator training tool, evaluation guidelines and rating sheet(s).
  • Completed, signed rating sheets must be returned via electronic mail by the deadline noted on the cover letter, approximately first week in July.

Estimated Time Commitment

  • Four to six weeks at each level of evaluation; a minimum of 15 hours not to exceed 30 hours of volunteer time.

Mandatory Requirements
Please confirm that you meet the following 8 mandatory requirements in your summary document

  1. 10 or more years current project management experience
  2. PMI membership required
  3. PMI PMP® required
  4. Must read, speak and write English fluently
  5. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 15 hours not to exceed 30 hours of volunteer time – required
  6. Evaluation experience  of submissions to the PMI Professional Awards Program  or equivalent experience for a professional association, government or corporate awards program
  7. Comprehensive, in-depth understanding  of all aspects of project management and the PMBOK ® Guide knowledge areas
  8. Your current resume with a cover page documenting the required experience

Preferred Experience
Please provide a  summary document and refer to items numbers below when providing details of your experience.

  1. PgMP® credential preferred
  2. Demonstrated analytical skills  and consulting experience
  3. Experience in managing the strategic aspects of projects including  risk  management
  4. Experience managing or working on large, complex projects, programs or portfolio implementation
  5. Experience as a senior project manager, program, or portfolio manager
  6. Experience in reviewing project deliverables and artifacts  
  7. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and  standards and their impact on project activities

Technical Requirements
Please confirm that you meet the following 3 technical requirements in your summary document

  1. Access to computer approved for personal or volunteer use
  2. Access to Internet and email technologies to include a current valid email address
  3. Additional technical requirements may be added for some material to be successfully reviewed

Closing Date for Applications

  • Applications will be accepted and positions posted as needed
  • Selected evaluators will be notified via email by the Awards Administrator
  • PMI reserves the right to not to select an applicant or to restrict volunteer evaluators from participating in more than one award evaluation for the PMI Professional Awards Program
  • To learn more about the PMI Professional Awards Program, visit   http://www.pmi.org/AboutUs/Pages/Award-POY.aspx