Saima N.
Professional Mentor @Pmi Ottawa Valley Outaouais
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WORK HISTORY
Professional Mentor @Pmi Ottawa Valley Outaouais
Ottawa, ON, CA
Advance the project management profession and empower emerging leaders through targeted mentorship and community engagement.Personalized Guidance: Provide one-on-one mentorship offering tailored advice on career advancement, certification pathways, and project management best practices. Guidance has helped mentees secure roles in reputable organizations and pursue PMI certifications.Industry Advocacy: Advocate for project management excellence by collaborating with industry leaders and organizations to promote best practices and professional development. Outreach has raised the chapter’s profile and strengthened its role in the local project management community.Impact: Contribute to nurturing the next generation of project managers by equipping them with the skills, insights, and networks required for success.
EDUCATION
Bahria University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Canadian Career College, Ontario, Canada
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analysis, IT service & Project Management
Bahria University
Bachelor’s Degree
Sheridan College
Continuing Education, Business Communication
ABOUT SAIMA N.
Saima Naqvi is a thought leader, educator, public speaker, podcaster, and senior consultant with 20+ years of cross-sector expertise spanning finance, media, and project management. As a full-time Professor of Business and Lead Professor for the Project Management program at St. Lawrence College, she crafts high-impact curriculum, mentors capstone teams, and converts complex theory into practical advantage—whether by extracting leadership and risk lessons from Hollywood blockbusters or embedding AI-driven practices into R&D and project delivery.As founder and Senior Consultant at PCP Consulting (Project, Career & Planning — One Plan at a Time), Saima partners with organizations and professionals to design pragmatic project strategies, career pathways, and change-ready plans that deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.A passionate advocate for equity and inclusive team design, she advances practices that unlock diverse talent and improve project performance. A recognized public speaker, Saima has delivered sessions and webinars on numerous global platforms and presented at the Canadian Nuclear Science Project Management Conference, LCC Conference, PMI webinars, and PMEvolve24, PMI Kingston Symposium etc. She is also the host of the podcast \"Project Management Simplified,\" where she breaks down complex concepts into actionable insights, for easier understanding of diverse learners.In April 2025 she was honored with a Canadian Parliament Appreciation Certificate signed by the Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities, Mr. Nolan Quinn for outstanding achievements in the education sector—an affirmation of her impact as an educator and change agent. She marked her spot in PMI Hall of fame in 2025. Earlier in her career she excelled in financial services as an Investment Consultant and Specialist, consistently surpassing targets and driving client growth. Key accomplishments include Top-Ranking Financial Advisor at Scotiabank (FY2019) and a $700K increase in the book of business at BMO Financial Group—demonstrating a rare blend of relationship leadership and results-driven strategy.Known for translating emerging technologies and market trends into practical advantage, Saima excels at shaping transformative learning experiences, advising leaders, and delivering measurable impact for students, clients, and organizations.
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