The New Rules of Project Management in the AI Era with Pierre Le Manh, CEO of PMI

Send us Fan MailPierre Le Manh, PMP, has been serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Project Management Institute since September 2022. A global executive with a multicultural background and experience in leading companies across multiple knowledge industries, he has a proven track record of delivering results and guiding organizations through complex transformations and globalization. Before joining PMI, he served as CEO for North America and as Global Deputy CEO at Ipsos. Pierre played a crucial role in transforming Ipsos from a primarily European-focused organization with $700 million in revenue in 2004, to a $2.5 billion global industry leader by 2021, and in growing the company to more than 18,000 employees operating in 90 countries, successively leading various regions and global business lines.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How AI is reshaping project management and upskillingWhy PMI is betting big on personalized, AI-powered learningThe difference between managing AI projects vs. using AI in projectsHow PMI maintains the PMP as a global gold standardThe potential of collective intelligence in professional education✨ Episode Highlights:[00:01:20] Pierre Le Manh’s path to PMI and passion for global professional education[00:05:02] How the skills economy is reshaping lifelong learning and certification[00:08:36] PMI’s multi-format approach to personalized learning at scale[00:11:20] Leveraging ChatGPT and PMI Infinity for AI-driven upskilling[00:18:15] AI’s dual impact: Transforming project work and enabling AI project leadership[00:23:39] Why PMI sees AI project management as a distinct and certifiable skillset[00:32:48] AI-powered translation and localization to scale global learning[00:46:47] Unlocking collective intelligence through a connected professional network😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!🎉 Presenting Sponsor:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Tuck Advisors was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn't find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you're thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.