PMICIE Chapter Live In-Person Annual Professional Development Day - 3 PDU Event

PMICIE Chapter 2025 Professional Development Day and Annual Membership Meeting
Theme: Implementing Effective Organizational Change 
Live, In-Person Event - 3 PDUs 

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Business Acumen - 1.0 PDU | Ways of Working - 1.0 PDU | Power Skills - 1.0 PDU 

$20.00 - Members / $25.00 - Guests

Hampton Inn Riverside/Corona East
4250 Riverwalk Pkwy
Riverside, CA 92505
951-352-5020
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Agenda
08:30 AM - Continental Breakfast
09:00 AM - Pre-Event Slide Show & Networking
09:30 AM - Opening Remarks/Membership Meeting - Saul Ramirez
09:50 AM - Break
10:00 AM - Speaker # 1: Dr. Thomas Fryer
10:50 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Speaker # 2: Tim Rumbaugh
11:50 AM - Break
12:00 PM - Speaker # 3: Allison McGuire
01:00 PM - Wrap-Up

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Speaker 1: AI's Role in Enhancing Agile Methodologies for Organizational Scalability

Dr. Thomas Fryer, PhD, MBA | Full-Time Faculty Lecturer - UC Riverside
1.0 PDU - Business Acumen

Presentation Abstract:

In this presentation, Tom Fryer explores the transformative integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agile methodologies, with a focus on enhancing organizational scalability in the post-pandemic era. It covers key AI applications such as automated sprint planning, sentiment analysis for team feedback, and AI-driven retrospectives to streamline workflows and foster innovation. The session also addresses challenges, change management strategies, and skill gaps that project managers face. It concludes with actionable takeaways for leveraging AI to enable efficient, adaptive project management in 2026 and beyond.

Learning Objectives include:
• Learning how to scale Agile across enterprises
• Understanding how to improve collaboration in remote and hybrid project management teams
• Looking at real-world examples from companies like Asana and Atlassian

Presenter Biography:

Dr. Thomas M. Fryer is an accomplished engineer, technology executive, entrepreneur, and educator. He has extensive experience in engineering, business management, and academia. He is an Assistant Professor at California Baptist University, teaching management, marketing, analytics, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and statistics at the Jabs School of Business. He also lectures in the online Master's of Engineering program at UC Riverside, where he teaches engineering courses. At both universities, he uses interactive teaching to engage students. His research focuses on the intersection of engineering management, project management, and economics, with a particular emphasis on designing complex systems. To learn more about Tom, please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

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 Speaker 2: Organizational Progress Management – Your New Tomorrow Team

Tim Rumbaugh, PMP | Vice President of Program Management at Edwards Lifesciences
1.0 PDU - Ways of Working

Presentation Abstract:

In a world of constant change, most organizations over-prioritize what's urgent and visible and under-invest in the root systems that quietly drag everything down. This presentation introduces a new discipline, Progress Management, a fusion of Project, Process, and Change Management that closes the gap between what we expect and what we achieve. While your current “Today Teams” deliver value now, Progress Management is your new “Tomorrow Team”, envisioning what’s next, building capability, while balancing short-term gain with long-term, foundational systemic impact.. Learning Objectives include:

• Appreciating the value and difference between the Today Team and the Tomorrow Team. 
• Implementing a practical framework that they can apply immediately
• Obtaining clarity on why traditional project methods fall short in dynamic environments
• Gaining inspiration to reframe your role
• Understanding the importance of creativity in project management
• Stimulating and nurturing a culture of creativity in your project teams
• Sustaining the integration of creativity in project management practice

Presenter Biography:

Tim Rumbaugh is an experienced Program Management leader with a demonstrated history in the aerospace and medical device industries. His passion lies in management, leadership, strategy, collaboration, complex new product development, and speaking at conferences about project management fundamentals. He has spent seven years at Edwards Lifesciences, co-leading the Transcatheter Heart Valve PMO focused on structural heart therapy and medical device new product development.

Tim also spent four years at a contract R&D start-up, developing in vitro diagnostic devices for allergy, immunotherapy, and DNA analysis, serving a variety of clients. He also spent over 20 years in aerospace at Parker Hannifin, developing and producing flight control systems for military and business jet clients, including Boeing for the GPS constellation, and Northrop Grumman for the B-2 Bomber program. To learn more about Tim, please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

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Speaker 3: Leading with Purpose: Driving Digital Transformation in a Rapidly Changing World

Allison McGuire - VP of Marketing & Ecommerce
1.0 PDU - Power Skills

Presentation Abstract:

In today’s landscape of accelerating change, from AI disruption to shifting consumer expectations, marketing leaders must balance innovation and strategy with realistic initiatives. In this dynamic session, Allison McGuire shares real-world insights from her 10-year tenure transforming a century-old retail brand into a modern ecommerce powerhouse. Through candid stories, expert insights, and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to lead teams through digital change and build sustainable growth in an evolving marketplace. Learning Objectives include:

• Understanding how to lead digital transformation with both strategic foresight and human-centered leadership
• Discovering practical strategies for transforming underperforming marketing channels into high-growth engines
• Exploring how loyalty and customer experience can replace discounting as long-term value drivers
• Gaining hands-on tools and frameworks for managing change, building modern marketing stacks, and fostering team buy-in

Presenter Biography:

Allison McGuire is a seasoned VP of Marketing & eCommerce with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, performance marketing, and customer experience initiatives across high-growth retail and ecommerce brands. Known for her strategic leadership and data-driven mindset, she has scaled multi-channel programs, revitalized underperforming campaigns, and driven record-setting revenue and profitability. Most recently, Allison led Paper Mart to its most successful years in the company's 100-year history through innovative loyalty, affiliate, and digital programs. In addition to her executive experience, Allison serves as the Los Angeles Ambassador for Women in Retail Leadership Circle, where she helps foster community, networking, and thought leadership among women driving the future of retail and e-commerce.

 To learn more about Allison, please visit her LinkedIn Page and website.

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