Who We Are
PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter is one of the youngest and fast growing and award winning PMI Chapters in the world. We have thousands of registered Project Management Professional members. We were able to set up a Large professional community membership comprising of 10,000 members through several media channels . We are know for innovative program initiatives and activities.
Our Vision
Be the single go to platform for Project/ Program/ Portfolio management, Leadership professionals and organizations in the eco system to excel in their endeavours!
Our Mission
Promote project management profession & best practices in the mandated region for PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter through programs, development workshops, events and research for the success of ecosystem consisting of project, Program & Portfolio management for the professionals and organizations.
Meet Our Board
PMI Pune is governed by a Board comprised of member-elected directors who serve two-year terms. The collective wisdom, experience, diversity and passion of the Board ultimately sets and executes our core ideology, purpose and values — the enduring principles that guide us — our essential reasons for being. The Board and its committees drive our vitality and relevance
Rinoo Rajesh
Makarand Hardas
Kirti Karaley
Abhimanyu Sharma
Ambarish Walimbe
Priyanka Shah
Ramesh Patnaik
Harshal Varkhedkar
Anuradha Jain
Vidya Chavan
Rajesh Kulkarni
Kunjan Mehta
Makarand Hardas
Chapter Awards and Recognitions
PMI Pune Chapter stands out with its great members satisfaction rate and innovative initiatives . Because of this chapter earned many Awards and recognitions from at global forums.
20 Years Chapter Milestone Badge
Chapter Recognition Award
Year 2024 Finalist in Chapter of the Year Award
Chapter Recognition Award
Year 2007 Best Component of the Year Award
Rahul Sudame (Corporate Relations VP)
Year 2008 Best Volunteer of the Year Award
Shantanu Bhamre (Ex - Vice President)
Chapter Recognition Award
Closely connected with members & ensure they get the right value in return of their membership
Year 2014 Best Component Leadership Award
Girish Kadam (Past - President)
Year 2009 Best Component Leadership Award
Girish Kelkar (Past - President)
Component Award for Component of the Year
(Chapter Category II) in the world.
Our partners
Sponsorship transferred
Sponsorship transferred to the sitting president
Membership Structured
Chapter membership fees decided.
Chapter logo finalized.
Chapter charter agreement signed.
Chapter bye-laws decided.
A discussion session on PMBOK 3rd Edition was held.
Chapter membership around 140
Formally Chartered
Bank account opened.
Steering Committee formed.
Chapter membership dues received from PMI.
Chapter membership around 500.
Membership Certificates distributed.
Held our first Election
Monthly seminars started (Jan 2006)
Elections held (July 2006) with 250+ Members
Chapter has recognized & joined TEAM INDIA (Oct 2006)
Chapter Quarterly Newsletter ?On Target? launched(Oct 2006)
Participated in NA Leadership Institute Meeting in Seattle & PMI National Congress 2006 (Oct 2006)
PMP / CAPM Discussion Forum launched (Nov 2006)
Celebrated International Project Management Day (Nov 2006)
Made presence to Global Communities
Participated in Leadership Institute Meeting in Hong Kong (Jan 2007)
Participated in Team India Leadership Summit in Hyderabad (Jan 2007)
Elections held (Mar 2007)
Created our first Mark
OnTarget 2008: 3 days National Conference on Project Management, 3 tracks : Leadership, Academic & Professional, one of it's kind
Our Vice President, Shantanu Bhamare, PMP is The Winner of Volunteer Leader Of The Year 2008 - Asia Pacific Region Award given by PMI USA for his leadership & outstanding commitment to PMI Pune chapter and PMI activities. He got recognized at Leadership meeting in Denver, CO, USA : 16th October 2008 to 18th October 2008
Elections held (March 2008)
Intiated Online Elections
Online Elections held (March 2011)
OnTarget 2011: 2 Days Annual Event
PMP Training Programming Pune - 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd January
On Target Newsletter 3rd Quarter, 2011