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Every Day Counts – Managing Risk, Scope, and Complexity in a Large-Scale Employer Transition
March 11
Every Day Counts tells the story of a high‑stakes staffing transition project in which more than 1,600 caregivers across four operational departments were moved to a new employer under a firm contractual go‑live date of January 1.
With a large, cross‑functional IT and operational team, a compressed timeline spanning three major holidays, and executive visibility, the initiative demanded rapid alignment, disciplined execution, and unwavering clarity of scope. What follows is a look at how the team mobilized quickly, managed complexity across 13 workstreams, navigated emerging risks, and ultimately executed a clean cutover, an effort that demonstrates sound project management practices and highlights the critical importance of structure, communication, and adaptability when the stakes are high and the impact is felt by over a thousand colleagues.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Christopher Cesta, PMP, Senior Project Manager at University Hospitals, leads strategic initiatives that drive organizational transformation. With a decade of project management experience, his work has garnered external validation, notably the PMINEO Project of the Year Award.
WHEN
: March 11, 2026; 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
WHERE
: University Hospitals, 3605 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122
COST and REGISTRATION
: Chapter Members -
FREE
| Guests - $10
PDUs
: 1 Power Skills
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Strike Up Connections – PMINEO Bowling & Networking Night at Riviera Lanes
March 25
Join PMINEO for a fun, high-energy evening at Riviera Lanes where you can grow your network and enjoy two hours of bowling with fellow project professionals. Your ticket includes lane time, shoe rental, and snacks to keep you fueled while you play, mingle, and make new connections.
What’s included with your ticket: Two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and snacks—plus built-in time to meet and network with other attendees.
PMI members and guests, come out for a relaxed way to connect, catch up with peers, and have some friendly competition on the lanes!
WHEN
: March 25, 2026; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
WHERE
: AMF Riviera Lanes, 20 S Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH, 44333
COST and REGISTRATION
: Chapter Members - $30
| Guests - $35
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Project Management Job Fair
April 8
PMINEO is pleased to announce a Project Management Job Fair. This career event is open to all job seekers, with registration priced at $20 for non-members.
PMINEO Chapter Members and current Baldwin Wallace students attend free of charge. PLUS, the first 70 registrants receive free professional headshots at the event.*
Employers from around our region have been invited to meet candidates to fill positions in:
- Project Assistant
- Project Administrator
- Project Coordinator
- Event Manager
- Training Coordinator
- Project Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Operations Manager
- Director of OperationsBusiness Analyst
- PMO / Portfolio Leadership Roles
Contact
outreach@pmineo.org for more information or any questions.
WHEN
: April 8, 2026; 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
WHERE
: Baldwin Wallace University Center For Innovation & Growth, 340 Front Street, Berea, OH, 44017
COST and REGISTRATION
: Chapter members -
FREE
| Students -
FREE
| Guests - $20
*Sorry, not available to Baldwin Wallace students – please visit Career Services for more.
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