Sandra Martyn

Project Management

Sandra Martyn is president of The Martyn Group, a private consulting and training company specializing in project management. Managing her own successful project management business for almost 28 years has provided her with a unique perspective on the challenges experienced in almost all industries, including projects in manufacturing, construction, government, food, health, automotive, financial, transportation, pharmaceutical and biotech, among others. She has a reputation for planning and executing projects and building strong, cohesive teams.

Sandra consistently receives the highest ratings from her clients for the value she provides in her courses. Sandra adheres to the framework set out by the Project Management Institute, but her own business experience enables her to make difficult project management concepts seem easy as she delivers her training in clear and understandable terms. She helps program participants avoid common project management mistakes. Her teaching aids and exercises are popular, and the group work sessions are critically important in applying concepts to real life projects. Sandra has developed and authored programs in project management fundamentals, PMP® exam preparation, implementing/operating a project management office, juggling multiple projects, and using Microsoft Project software.

She has delivered programs to clients across Canada, as well as numerous management and project team members from other countries, including: China, Malaysia, Greece, India and the Philippines, among others. For several years Sandra has been on the Executive Development faculties of the Schulich School of Business at York University, Toronto; the Health Learning and Leadership Faculty at York University; Sobeys School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax; Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. In addition, she has delivered training at the University of Winnipeg, PACE, and University of New Brunswick, Saint John College. Sandra is an active member of the Project Management Institute and has obtained her Project Management Professional certification.