Starting Your Career in Project Management

Interested in a career in project management but not sure where to start?

Join this panel discussion hosted at AUT Auckland to hear real world perspectives on what a career in PM looks like, how to get started, and practical steps you can take now to prepare.
You will hear from an experienced academic, a current AUT student, an early career cadet, and an industry recruiter as they share insights into study pathways, early career experiences, and what employers are looking for. The session will conclude with an open Q and A to give you the chance to ask your questions directly to the panel.

Who should attend:

• Students considering a career in project management
• Graduates and early career professionals
• Anyone interested in understanding PM career pathways

Speakers:
Stephen Thorpe, Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology Stephen Thorpe | LinkedIn
Dr Stephen Thorpe is a Senior Lecturer Above the Bar in the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology. His work sits at the intersection of technology, teamwork, and facilitation - supporting organisations and leaders to design, deliver, and scale high-performance initiatives. He co-leads the innovative Master of IT Project Management that he co-created and lectures on team facilitation, digital transformation and change management. He supervises students undertaking a range of project management, governance, data analytics and agile related research projects. He is the director of the Project Management Research Office and a Director of Zenergy, a company delivering facilitation training, coaching programmes and services in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and in the US.

Neil Coutinho, Senior Systems Specialist - ICT Strategy & Planning, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Neil Joshua Coutinho PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM | LinkedIn

Aishlin Brown, Technology and Transformation Consultant, Deloitte Aishlin Brown | LinkedIn

Adam Roi, Senior Manager, Walker Smith Adam Roi | LinkedIn

If you want to be the first to know more, register today. (1) The Project Community (New Zealand) | Groups | LinkedIn

5:00pm - Pre-meeting drinks and finger food
5:20pm - 5 minutes - Welcomes and Introductions
5:25pm - Stephen Thorpe - Presentation
5:45pm - Neil Coutinho - Presentation
5:55pm - Aishlin Brown- Presentation
6:05pm - Adam Roi - Presentation
6:15pm - Final Questions
6:30pm - 5 minutes - Signoff, Thanks and Next Meeting details
6:35pm - 25 minutes - Networking
7:00pm - Close