Career Acceleration in Project Management: From Coordinator to Strategic Leader, with Cindy Okosun

Many project management professionals begin their careers as coordinators or support leads, mastering execution while waiting for the opportunity to step into greater responsibility. The transition from coordinator to strategic leader, however, requires more than time in role. It requires visibility, positioning, skill expansion, and deliberate career strategy.

In Career Acceleration in Project Management: From Coordinator to Strategic Leader, Cindy Okosun will guide participants through the mindset and actions required to advance intentionally. This session will explore how to position yourself for leadership roles, navigate career pivots, and leverage certifications, mentorship, and sponsorship to unlock new opportunities.

Participants will learn how to identify skill gaps, communicate their value beyond task execution, and build a professional brand aligned with long-term career goals. The session will also address how to move from being seen as a reliable contributor to being recognized as a strategic partner.

Whether you are early in your career or ready for your next advancement, this session will provide practical guidance to help you take ownership of your growth and accelerate your trajectory in project management.

About the Speaker

Cindy Okosun is a global project management leader with over 14 years of experience across healthcare, IT, aviation, telecommunications, and education. She is the Director of PEC PM Experts Inc., founder of STEMPorte, and a former Associate Professor at Conestoga College’s School of Business.

Cindy holds a BSc in Computer Science, an MBA in Finance, a postgraduate credential in Project Management, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Temple University. A PMP, Scrum, and ITIL credential holder, she is also a co-author of Mastering ERP Projects and a 2025 recipient of the 40 Under 40 and Women of Distinction YWCA awards.