PMI Alaska Professional Development Day
Join PMI Alaska for our annual Professional Development Day, featuring two distinguished speakers who will share practical insights on PMO leadership, strategic execution, and influencing stakeholders in today’s complex organizational environments.
This half-day event is designed for project managers, program leaders, PMO professionals, and organizational leaders looking to strengthen their ability to align strategy with execution, drive measurable results, and build influence across teams and stakeholders. Attendees will gain actionable tools, real-world perspectives, and the opportunity to connect with Alaska’s project management community.
Featured Speakers
Kevan Gray - Senior Director of Technical Program Management, Walmart Global Tech
Kevan Gray is a Senior Director of Technical Program Management with more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives across retail, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. He specializes in building and maturing high-performing Project Management Offices (PMOs) that align strategy with execution and enable data-driven portfolio decision-making.
Currently leading AI and Data initiatives within Walmart Global Tech, Kevan has overseen portfolios exceeding $50M in capital and operational investments. His expertise includes enterprise PMO design, portfolio prioritization, operating model transformation, and delivering measurable business outcomes in complex organizations.
Session: AI Essentials for Project Professionals
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for project professionals — it is a present reality reshaping how projects are planned, monitored, delivered, and led. The question facing every PMO and project professional today is not whether AI will change their work. It already has. The question is whether they will lead that change or react to it.
This session equips project professionals with the foundational knowledge, practical frameworks, and implementation awareness needed to engage with AI confidently — not as technologists, but as the organizational leaders they already are. From understanding what AI actually is beneath the hype, to navigating the unique governance and trust considerations that make or break real-world implementations, participants will leave with a clear picture of where AI fits in their organization today and a concrete plan for where to take it next.
Lindsey Weigle - Managing Partner, Bluewater Advisory
Lindsey Weigle is the Managing Partner at Bluewater Advisory, a consulting firm recognized for its expertise in leadership
development, talent strategy, and organizational alignment. As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and Values Analyst,
Lindsey works with organizations across the United States to strengthen leadership capabilities, develop succession strategies, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Since joining Bluewater in 2014, Lindsey has led numerous leadership development programs, strategic planning engagements, and talent initiatives for organizations across multiple industries. She is known for her engaging and practical approach to helping professionals become more effective leaders.
Session: The Buy-In Blueprint – Creating Influence in an Ever-Digital World
Successful project delivery often depends on the ability to influence stakeholders, build trust, and create alignment across teams—even when formal authority is limited. In today’s increasingly digital and collaborative workplace, this skill is more important than ever.
In this interactive session, Lindsey will explore how project leaders can build influence and create buy-in with peers, executives, and stakeholders. Participants will gain practical strategies for strengthening relationships, building credibility, and leading initiatives effectively in complex organizational environments.
Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. - Breakfast, coffee, and event setup
9:15 – 10:45 a.m. - Presentation by Kevan Gray – AI Essentials for Project Professionals
10:45 – 10:55 a.m. - Break – refreshments and coffee refill
10:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. - Presentation by Lindsey Weigle – The Buy-In Blueprint: Creating Influence in an Ever-Digital World
12:25 – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch, networking, closing remarks, and adjourn
Event Details
Date: September 26th
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (breakfast and lunch are included)
Location: To be announced
PDUs: 4 PDUs
