From Project Manager to Chief of Staff: A Strategic Career Trajectory
Title: “From Project Manager to Chief of Staff: A Strategic Career Trajectory."
Presenter: Amy Timmins, J.D., CPMAI
Description:
This session aims to equip project professionals with a clear, actionable path from their current role to a Chief of Staff - CoS position, leveraging the skills they already have to access executive-level opportunities.
Key Takeaways:
- PM Skills Are Already CoS Skills: Strategic planning, governance, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation map directly onto the Chief of Staff competency framework. The transition is closer than you think.
- The Case Is Already Made: Research and real-world examples, from the C-suite to the history books, validate Chief of Staff as a high-impact role and a proven launchpad to executive leadership.
- Know Your Market: With over 5000 open positions on Linkedin for chief of staff roles in 2026, the opportunity is abundant, but success depends on knowing which level of CoS aligns with your experience and goals.
At the end of the session, attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on their career trajectory, equipped to assess their readiness, position their skills strategically, and take a confident next step toward executive leadership.
Time and Date: Thursday, May 28, 7:00–8:00 PM. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Agenda
- 7:00 - 7:05 p.m. Welcome and Announcements
- 7:05 – 7:50 p.m. Presentation
- 7:50 – 8:00 p.m. Q&A and Closure
Location: Online - Zoom
Registration Links: Virtual
Bio
Amy Timmins, J.D., CPMAI, is a Fortune 500 operations leader with 20+ years driving multi-million-dollar portfolios, enterprise alignment, and transformative change at companies like Cisco, Microsoft, Workday, and Zendesk. A former Chief of Staff to multiple C-suite executives, she blends expertise in governance, organizational design, and AI-driven transformation. She has held various certifications, including, CPMAI, PMP, RMP, CSM, OKR coaching, and AI in project management.
