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WEBINAR | Life After the Army: What to Expect in Your First Project Management Role

Discover how your military experience can help you build a successful career in project management. This webinar will explore how to translate your skills for civilian employers, understand what hiring managers are looking for, and take the next steps towards your first project management role.

Armed Forces

Date

24 Jun @ 3:00 pm

Location

ONLINE

Host

Wellingtone

Webinar | Life After the Army: What to Expect in Your First Project Management Role
2026-09-17T00:00:00+01:00
Webinar | Life After the Army: What to Expect in Your First Project Management Role

WEBINAR | Life After the Army: What to Expect in Your First Project Management Role

24 Jun @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm BST

About this webinar

The resettlement process prepares you to get the job but nobody tells you what happens when you actually walk through the door on day one. The civilian workplace can feel like a foreign country, and the first 90 days are critical.

In this webinar, Simon Parsons, veteran, principal project management consultant and former aircraft engineer in the REME, draws on his own experience of making exactly this transition to walk you through what to expect, what to prepare for, and how to hit the ground running.

What will you learn?

  • What civilian project management actually looks like day to day

  • The differences in civvi street that Service Leavers may experience

  • How to build credibility quickly in a new organisation

  • The skills from your Army career that will make you stand out from day one

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for service leavers, veterans, and military personnel who are exploring a future career in project management and want practical guidance on how to successfully transition into civilian roles. Whether you are just starting your resettlement journey, preparing to leave within the next 12 months, or have already left the Armed Forces and are considering a career change, this session will help you understand how your military experience translates into project management and what employers are really looking for.

What to expect at our webinar?

  • At the end of the webinar, there will be a dedicated Q&A session where you can ask Simon anything

  • A follow-up email is provided to all registrants, capturing key insights from the event and useful resources

  • This session will be recorded (excluding the Q&A) and made available on our YouTube channel so you can revisit the content or catch up if you miss it live.

Meet the Presenter

Simon Parsons - APM PFQ Trainer for Service Leaders

Simon Parsons

Simon Parsons is an experienced consultant, trainer, and coach with a proven record of delivering impactful business change. With over 25 years of military service, including his ongoing role as a Reservist Officer, Simon brings discipline, resilience, and strategic insight to his work. Specialising in project and change management, leadership development, and training delivery, Simon has supported clients across both the public and private sector. He thrives in multi-stakeholder environments, building strong relationships quickly and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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