About this Event
Event Overview
Join us for an engaging, practical and supportive evening exploring the experiences of women across PMO, Project Delivery and Change. This in‑person event brings together professionals from across the North to discuss the realities of leadership, career progression, burnout, returning to work, and inclusive delivery environments. The session blends expert insight with interactive activities, audience participation and networking — designed to create a space where women at all career stages can learn, share and connect. PMO North is built on community, representation and practical support. This event continues that mission.
Inspiring Women. Inclusive Leadership. Northern Energy
Pre‑Event Engagement
Ahead of the event, attendees will be invited to: • Complete polls on key themes • Submit questions and experiences • Highlight challenges they want the panel to explore
AGENDA
1. Welcome, Framing & Warm‑Up (6:00–6:10)
- Facilitator introduction
- Why this event matters
- Setting expectations: inclusive, practical, supportive
2. Expert Panel Discussion (6:10–6:50)
Short introductions followed by a moderated conversation covering:
Theme 1: Career Lifecycle (20–70)
• This session explores how a woman’s PMO, project and change career evolves across decades — confidence, delegation, leadership identity and managing multi‑generational teams. If you’re navigating a new stage in your career or want to share your experience, this event offers a supportive, practical space to connect with others.
Theme 2: Work‑Life Balance & Burnout Prevention
Burnout, boundaries and workload negotiation are real challenges for women in delivery roles. This session focuses on practical strategies that work, honest stories of burnout and recovery, and how organisational culture shapes wellbeing. Join us to share your experience and learn from others.
Theme 3: Returning to Work After a Break
Returning to work after maternity leave, illness, redundancy or caring responsibilities can be one of the toughest transitions in a career. This session explores real experiences, practical support, and what good organisational reintegration looks like. A safe, supportive space to share and learn.
Theme 4: Inclusivity Without “Us vs Them”
This session focuses on inclusive leadership — engaging allies, avoiding gender‑based stereotyping, and building environments where everyone can thrive. Join a thoughtful, practical discussion with women across PMO, project and change roles.
3. Audience Q&A (6:50–7:05)
• Pre‑submitted questions • Live questions from attendees
4. Interactive Activity: Challenge Wall (7:05–7:30)
Participants add sticky notes under key themes: • Burnout • Delegation • Returning to work • Managing generations • Work‑life balance Then vote on the top three challenges.
5. Networking & AMA Corners (7:30–7:55)
• Panellists host mini “Ask Me Anything” sessions • Open networking with attendees
6. Close & Next Steps (7:55–8:00)
• Key takeaways • Upcoming events • LinkedIn poll for future topics • Thank you to panellists and attendees.
The Panel:
Benita Cegarra - Business Transformation & Change Director
Tracey Holland - Change Consultant
Monique Thompson - Programme Management Consultant
Alexandrs Mullen - Head of Delivery
Why Attend?
You’ll leave with: • Practical insights you can apply immediately • A clearer understanding of the career lifecycle • Strategies for wellbeing and burnout prevention • Support for returning to work after a break • Connections with peers across PMO, Project & Change • A voice in shaping future PMO North events
Registration
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Reserve your place now.This event is in-person only
PMO North – Agenda & Content Change Statement
PMO North is committed to delivering high‑quality, engaging events for the PMO community. To ensure we provide the best possible experience, we may update, adjust, or change elements of the event at any time. This may include changes to the agenda, speakers, session formats, timings, or specific content.
These changes may be made for a variety of reasons, including speaker availability, emerging topics of interest, operational requirements, or opportunities to enhance the value of the session. While we aim to keep the event information accurate and up to date, PMO North reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice to attendees.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and accept that the organiser may make such changes as needed, and that these adjustments do not constitute grounds for refunds or compensation unless otherwise stated in the event’s terms.
Our priority is always to deliver a relevant, insightful, and enjoyable experience for everyone who attends.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Turner & Townsend, 11 York Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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