Pivot Point Collective
A peer-driven community helping project professionals navigate career transitions — with real support, practical strategies, and people who get it.
About the Program
What is Pivot Point?
Pivot Point is a PMIMSL member community designed to help project professionals navigate career transitions with the support of their peers. It's not job placement or formal coaching — it's a supportive space to exchange practical advice, build relationships, and keep moving forward.
Members often attend to:
- Stay motivated and accountable during a job search
- Exchange job search strategies and networking approaches
- Get feedback on resumes and interview preparation
- Learn from others' wins and setbacks
- Build connections with St. Louis project professionals
- Reduce the "doing this alone" feeling
Quick Details
Format Virtual
Cadence Every other Thursday
Time 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Who PMIMSL members in transition
What to Expect
Peer support Open discussion Structured topics Recruiter AMAs Networking
Good fit if you're:
✓ Actively job searching
✓ Switching roles or industries
✓ Breaking into project management
The Name
Why it's called Pivot Point
Nearly everyone reaches a pivot point in their career. Sometimes it's a small change. Other times it's a full 180. "Collective" reflects the community: a group of people working together through similar challenges.
Pivot points can look like:
- Moving to a new company or shifting roles within project management
- Navigating a layoff or re-entering the job market
- Changing industries or transitioning into project management
Origin
How Pivot Point started
Pivot Point grew out of a real career transition experience. After a large layoff, a weekly virtual session began as a place to vent. Over time, it became a consistent space for people to share job search strategy, interview experiences, networking tips, and both successes and setbacks.
- Members shared what worked and what didn't — including tough outcomes like being ghosted.
- The group expanded beyond the original company as others joined the conversation.
- As people landed new roles, the group naturally came to a close.
At a PMIMSL Speed Mentoring event in 2025, it was clear many members were navigating similar challenges. Pivot Point was created to bring that peer support format to the broader PMIMSL community.
Audience
Who should attend
Pivot Point is for PMIMSL members actively navigating a career transition in project management. Most members come in knowing the direction they want to move — sessions focus on navigating the transition and strengthening the job search approach.
- Project / Program / Portfolio Managers seeking their next role
- Professionals transitioning into project management
- Members changing industries within the PM field
- Anyone working toward their first PM role
Session Format
What happens in a session
Each session blends structure and open discussion. Expect an informal, supportive, and collaborative environment.
- Progress updates and check-ins from members
- Short focused topic or learning segment
- Open discussion and peer Q&A
- Practical takeaways you can apply right away
What to Expect
Types of events
🎯Topic-focused learning sessions. Job search strategy, networking, interview prep, and more
🎤Recruiter AMAs. Ask Me Anything sessions for real recruiter perspective
🏢Industry insights. From hiring managers and insiders across industries
Join the Pivot Point Collective
If you're navigating a career pivot in project management, Pivot Point offers a place to connect with peers, build momentum, and get practical support along the way. \