Lunch & Learn: AI Didn’t Replace the Project Manager—It Promoted Them

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🍴 Lunch and Learn:

AI Didn’t Replace the Project Manager—It Promoted Them

“From Task Manager to Strategic Leader”

📅 Virtual Event – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 🕛12:00 PM

🎤 Member-Led By: Wendy Harris

CIO, AllWorld Project Management

📜Event Overview

Join us for our Q1 2026 Lunch and Learn: From Member-to-Member session. This dynamic, member-led session focuses on how today’s project managers are evolving into strategic leaders in an AI-enabled world. Here, you will engage and learn directly from a fellow PMI member who’s living this shift in real time.

This interactive discussion will focus on real-world project experiences, practical insights, and leadership lessons that project professionals can apply immediately in their own work.

This session centers on authentic project scenarios, what worked, what didn’t, and how project managers are adapting from task execution to strategic leadership. This discussion is designed to spotlight the knowledge, experience, and lessons learned within our own PMI Memphis community. 🤝

📆Event Details

🆓This one-hour virtual event is FREE for PMI Memphis Members  & only 🎟️ $5 for Non-Members
🗓️ Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 🕛12:00 PM
✅ Earn 1 PDU Just for Attending!

🗣️About the Presenter

Wendy Harris is a highly accomplished and visionary executive with a proven track record in driving digital transformation and leveraging technology to deliver strategic business outcomes. Wendy has established herself as a highly regarded authority in the field.

Wendy is known for her adaptive leadership approach and her ability to build high-performing teams. She is experienced in leading teams to design and implement successful projects, meet operational goals, and deliver rapid results. She fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and empowers her team to deliver exceptional results.

With 20 years in both the public and private sector, Wendy has held various leadership roles to include HR management, Project Management Director, IT Operations Manager, Deputy CIO and CIO for the City of Memphis, Service Delivery VP, Chief Technology Officer, and CIO for Allworld Project Management. Her expertise spans across diverse industries, including human resources, education, and government. She has successfully led large-scale initiatives and managed complex IT environments.

Wendy has been recognized for her contributions to the industry. She has been invited to speak at conferences, served as a panelist in discussions on women in technology and IT leadership, and has written content for publication in GovCIO Outlook.

Wendy holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Memphis. She is a member of the Project Management Institute local and international chapters and holds professional certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). She plays an active role in IT organizations dedicated to advancing STEM education, championing women in technology, and fostering digital excellence. She is a board member for the Greater Memphis IT Council and Soulsville Founders Circle member.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• • Learn how AI is reshaping the project manager role in real project environments 🤖
  • Hear firsthand lessons learned from implementing AI-supported project practices
  • Understand where project manager leadership, judgment, and influence remain critical
  • Engage in interactive discussion with fellow PMI members 💬
  • Walk away with actionable insights that can be applied to your own projects
  • Earn 1 PDU

We invite you to engage in open discussion, peer learning, and practical takeaways in a relaxed, virtual Lunch & Learn setting.