APM Interest Network Lead

Role

APM Interest Network Lead

Purpose 

• To drive the volunteering activities, the production of thought leadership content and the knowledge exchange in their community, in close collaboration with the APM staff and the volunteers involved with their Interest Network.

Eligibility 

• Aged 18 years or over.
• Associate, Full or Fellow member with at least one year’s APM membership.
• Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in the project management profession or in a project-related role, ideally with experience in leading and motivating a team.
• APM’s onboarding process is to be completed by all volunteers.

Expectations

• Lead, maintain and develop a vibrant online community, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ensuring that the content discussed/ produced is aligned with the Network focus.
• Lead and guide the Network Volunteer Team, to identify and deliver activities providing benefit to the members of the Interest Network community and the project profession (e.g.: webinars, podcasts, publications, blogs).
• Collaborate with the APM staff team to ensure network initiatives align with APM’s objectives and strategy, helping to maximise impact and support the organisation’s mission.
• Support and motivate the Network Volunteers, leveraging their interests and skills to achieve the mutually agreed outcomes.
• Attend and lead all the Interest Network (monthly) meetings and attend cross-Network meetings when required.
• Monthly update on the IN’s planned activities and the actions agreed in Network meetings, to be shared with APM Staff so resources can be signed off and secured in support. The reporting can be delegated to the Deputy Interest Network Lead.
• Ensure that IN volunteer activity follows agreed APM processes.

Estimated time commitment 

• On average, between 8 and 16 hours per month, with various levels of time commitment depending on the Network activity and peak times.
• Attendance at (monthly) Network meetings and events. The expectation is that the Network Lead will attend all meetings.
• Attendance at cross-Network meetings. In case of nonavailability, attendance can be delegated to the Deputy Interest Network Lead.
• Availability by email and/or APM Community for correspondence with other APM Network volunteers and staff.
• The Network Lead will be appointed for a two-year term,
• The Network Lead will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a max of 2 consecutive terms (4 consecutive years), and for a maximum of 8 consecutive years across both leadership roles (Lead and Deputy).

Evaluation criteria 

• Commitment and enthusiasm.
• Communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of volunteers.
• Knowledge of APM’s strategic objectives and activities, and alignment with APM’s values.
• Proven experience in the project management profession (ideally 3-5 years), with evidence of leading and motivating a team.
• Established network of external contacts in the area of interest (e.g. HEIs, corporates, subject matter experts).
• Time availability.