A globally recognised non-profit committed to advancing the project management profession is set to open its doors in Malta, providing all those whose work involves manging projects a space to network, learn and grow.

“Nowadays, many managers and leaders are sometimes working on managing a project without their knowledge and our aim is to help them level up those skills,” says the driving force behind the Project Management Institute (PMI) Malta Potential Chapter, Clayton Axisa – a project manager with Grant Thornton who now serves as the local organisation’s first president.

He says that the opening “means a lot” to him, presenting “a turning point” for a profession that may not have always been given the recognition it deserves in Malta.

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“Five years ago, when I first registered as a PMI member, Malta was not on the list when I looked for a local chapter. The same happened in subsequent years. With the help of the board in the PMI Malta Steering Committee, new (and existing) members will now have a different experience,” he said in a social media post announcing the launch.

The volunteer-run representative body for the project management profession promises to become “Malta's premier resource for all things project management, empowering everyone involved to excel in their careers and contribute to the field,” says Mr Axisa.

“We aim to create a space where project managers can explore the different possibilities and challenges to advance the profession.”

PMI defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements,” and “the practice of planning, organising, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable.”

Speaking to BusinessNow.mt, Mr Axisa says the board of PMI Malta Potential Chapter is working on closing off the requirements in the chapter formation process to become the PMI Malta Chapter.

He encourages all those who have project management as part of their responsibilities to join the new organisation: “By working together, we can transform the local landscape by fostering professionalism, building relationships, enhancing knowledge and setting standards.”

PMI Malta, he said, will help members “maximise project success,” to which end it has prepared “a comprehensive multi-year business plan, which we are excited to turn from strategy into execution and see our vision come to fruition.”

He concludes: “By bringing the leading professional association for project management to the heart of the Mediterranean, we are committed to making this a success story.”