Newtown Square, Pa., and Sydney, Australia, 11 January 2010—Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading professional membership organization for project managers, has established a presence in Australasia, opening an office in Sydney.  This latest office opening increases PMI’s formal presence in Australasia and will support organizations and regional governments in better managing large and complex projects that achieve and exceed desired results through its global standards and products.  According to estimates from The Anderson Economic Group 1.2 million project management positions will be available worldwide on an annual basis through 2016, realizing the immediate and future need for trained and skilled professionals.