AI in Project Management

AI in Project Management, use of co-pilot in Project Planning Software
Delivered by: Emma, Director, Deloitte. (20) Emma Cowdrey | LinkedIn
A career spanning 27 years, delivering a wide variety, small to large scale projects, programmes and large-scale business change and transformations, supported by technology. A passion for creating teams on purpose that become high performing teams, teams that strive and thrive together.
I am a Director at Deloitte – Industry specialised in Health, leading large strategic programmes of work that deliver Health outcomes to all, with a passion for fit for purpose delivery excellence.
Tool Demonstrated by: Youssef Mourra, Director, Nonsuch. (20) Youssef Mourra | LinkedIn
My experience is in the whole world of project, programme and portfolio management. I'm into each and every aspect of the PPPM world. I love the challenge of delivering a project 'right' within the constraints of time, scope and quality to a successful conclusion. I love the challenge that a programme presents with the juggling of interdependencies between projects and the resourcing issues that multiple projects present. I particularly love the decision making process around choosing the 'right' projects for an organisation.
Above all, all the above should only be tackled if a strong business case can be made that focuses on the benefits to be derived both financial and non-financial while aligned to your organisation's strategies.

Contractor's market update:
Panellists - How to thrive in 2025:
Stephanie McCabe, Director. Business Transformation and Digital, Inside Recruitment. (20) Stephanie (Jones) McCabe | LinkedIn
With 20+ years of consulting experience across NZ, Australia, and the UK, Stephanie returned to New Zealand in 2010, specialising in Business Transformation and Digital for the past 15 years. She lives in Wellington with her husband and 8-year-old daughter and is a passionate runner and part time surfcaster).
As Director of Business Transformation and Digital at INSIDE, she is passionate about elevating talent and connectivity within the community. She has worked across government and commercial sectors, supporting clients through the full programme lifecycle—from market insights during the business case stage to ongoing supply of professional resource.
Stephanie and her team are dedicated to uplifting the community through career advice, supporting their connections with new opportunities throughout their careers, lunch-and-learn sessions, and by connecting professionals in digital leadership, programme management, business analysis, and change.

Alric Wright, Principal Consultant, Digital Grage (20) Alric Wright | LinkedIn, Alric is a Principal Consultant with 10 years of experience specialising in technology and transformation recruitment across both contract and permanent roles. He partners with a diverse range of clients, from innovative start-ups to large-scale enterprises and government entities, helping them secure top talent to drive their success in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

For further information about this event and The Project Community please visit (16) The Project Community (New Zealand) | Groups | LinkedIn

5:00pm - Pre-meeting drinks and finger food
5:20pm - 5 minutes - Welcomes and Introductions
5:25pm - 40 minutes - AI in Project Management, use of co-pilot in Project Planning Software (including questions)
6:05pm - 20 minutes - Contractor's Market Update - Panel
6:25pm - 5 minutes - Signoff, Thanks, and Next Meeting details
6:30pm - Close