Project Management and Change Management professionals often work toward the same outcome — successful delivery and sustained adoption - but operate on parallel tracks rather than as an integrated system. This 60-minute interactive session creates practical alignment between project managers and change practitioners by connecting project lifecycle phases to
change management activities, clarifying roles, and identifying integration points that increase adoption and long-term value realization.pressure.
Learning Objectives:
Reframing Leadership – Learn to shift your perspective on leadership from a pressure-filled role to an opportunity for growth, collaboration, and influence.
Practical Leadership Tools – Gain techniques for building leadership skills that are sustainable, effective, and adaptable in various team environments.
Stress-Free Success – Discover how to manage the expectations of leadership without succumbing to stress, focusing instead on balance, well-being, and clear decision-making.
Jahzeel Ormeno is a transformation leader, consultant, and speaker who helps improve the health of businesses by aligning vision to refined systems that drive execution and boost revenue. As the founder and principal of SimplexityPM, she partners with leaders to cut through complexity, strengthen operating models, and turn strategic intent into measurable results.
With more than 15 years of experience across insurance, education, consulting, and product leadership, Jahzeel brings a pragmatic, human-centered approach to organizational change. Her work spans strategy execution, operational excellence, Lean and Agile transformation, product and program leadership, and executive coaching — all grounded in the belief that sustainable growth comes from clear priorities, disciplined systems, and empowered teams.
Jahzeel has led large-scale transformations for global organizations, including engagements across Spain and Chile, where she partnered directly with senior leaders to improve performance, streamline operations, and navigate complex change. She is known for meeting leaders where they are - blending structure with flexibility and theory with real-world application.
She holds certifications including Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and earned her MBA. Jahzeel also serves as Vice President of Professional Development for PMI Portland, supporting the growth and development of the project management and leadership community.
A dynamic and relatable speaker, Jahzeel is recognized for making complex topics practical, engaging, and actionable. Her speaking topics include leadership alignment, change management, strategy execution, productivity, and building systems that scale with the business — without losing the people in the process.
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Non-members ... Free
Chapter Members ... Free
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| Event Date | 05-15-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 05-15-2026 10:00 am |
| Cut off date | 05-15-2026 |
| Location | Virtual |