APM event hosted by the Scotland Network on 4 November 2025 Speakers: Michael Jackson - Team Coach/Delivery Lead - NatWest Group Obinna Vincent Okonkwo - Digital Project Manager - ENABLE Scotland Edward Enejoh - Project Manager/Business Analyst - University of Edinburgh A Foot in the Door is a dedicated event designed to help students, graduates, and career changers take their first steps into the world of project management. If you’re exploring project management for the first time or seeking a structured route into corporate PM roles, this event offers practical guidance, insider insights, and access to opportunities that can make a real difference. You’ll hear from experienced professionals, discover pathways into the profession, and learn how to strengthen your employability through qualifications, membership, and networking. Alongside advice, you’ll gain access to tangible resources such as CV templates, career guides, and APM membership discounts. By connecting aspiring project managers with employers, mentors, and educators, A Foot in the Door aims to supports individual growth but also contributes to building a diverse pipeline of future project professionals who are aligned with APM’s values and professional standards. A Foot in the Door is a unique opportunity for anyone eager to begin or pivot into a career in project management. The event provides an engaging mix of practical workshops, expert talks, and networking designed to bridge the gap between aspiration and employment. Attendees will gain actionable advice on navigating the project management profession, from understanding career pathways and qualifications to securing corporate opportunities. Benefits of attending include: Clearer understanding of the different entry routes into project management careers Practical tools such as tailored CV templates and career planning guides Access to APM membership discounts and resources to support ongoing development Opportunities to connect with corporate employers, experienced professionals, and mentors Who should attend: University students and recent graduates exploring career options Career changers looking to move into project management Early-career professionals seeking corporate PM roles Underrepresented or disadvantaged groups who would benefit from tailored support Educators and career services partners who guide the next generation of professionals By the end of the event, participants will leave better equipped to pursue project management opportunities, with practical resources in hand and stronger connections to APM, employers, and educators.

1. Welcome to
Gogarburn

2. On 14 September 2005, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the
Royal Bank of Scotland's new Gogarburn campus in Edinburgh.
This £50 note was issued to mark the occasion. Its special features include:
• aerial view of the building and an image of the main entrance
• background pattern based on the overall layout of the building
• the serial number prefix RBS

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Different Variations of Project Management Roles and Career
Progression
Continuous improvement (Analyst,
Manager)
Innovation
(Senior) Project (Support, Analyst, Manager) Scrum Master / Team Coach
Programme (Officer, Manager) Release Train Engineer / Release Train Manager
Product (Delivery) (Senior, Lead) Business Analyst
Transformation Project Management Office (PMO) (Analyst,
Manager, Lead)
Simplification (Analyst, Manager) Delivery (Analyst, Manager, Lead)
Change (Support, Analyst, Manager) Portfolio (Officer, Analyst, Lead, Management)

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Here is a link to our website with a guide to
the Graduate Recruitment process
Graduate Recruitment process