Role Of Project Manager Research Articles

A conceptual approach in developing a project manager’s skills framework (PMSF) for improving the performance of complex projects in Kuwait construction industry

The aim of this study is to establish the conceptual of project manager’s skills framework (PMSF) that is required in improving complex construction projects in Kuwait. The knowledge, skills, and experiences of the project managers in handling the various resources and processes related to project management had direct impact on the outcomes of the project. Large and complex construction project in Kuwait have been facing delayed deadlines. These escalate the cost of the project, and also negatively impact the quality of the project. The study uses mixed methodology in collecting the empirical data. The objective is to collect empirical data through survey, followed by interviews. The survey will be designed as closed-ended and using 5-point Likert scale and distributed to the project managers. The responses will then be used to carry out in-depth personal interviews with project managers currently involved in complex projects. The role of project manager as one of the most important is also understood from the findings. The literature and empirical findings are used to achieve the aim of developing the PMSF. The conceptual of Project Manager’s Skills Framework (PMSF) development is also presented.

Управление инвестиционным развитием региона: проектный подход

Цель : работа посвящена системному исследованию управления инвестиционным развитием региона на основе применения проектного подхода, обоснованию механизма управления инвестиционным развитием региона. Обсуждение : региональный инвестиционный процесс с учетом разнородности субъектов РФ. Систематизация факторов, влияющих на региональную инвестиционную среду. Механизм управления инвестиционным развитием региона. Ре зультаты : в статье обоснована точка зрения авторов на систему управления инвестиционным развитием региональной экономики и факторов, влияющих на региональную инвестиционную среду. Проведен анализ базовых подходов к управлению инвестиционным развитием региона. Предложен механизм управления инвестиционным развитием региона на основе проектного подхода. Исследованы ключевые функции проектного офиса и его роль в проектном менеджменте на региональном уровне.

Project manager roles in a public change project: the case of a municipal merger

PurposeThis paper investigates the emphasis placed on different managerial roles by the project manager in a public merger and change project.Design/methodology/approachA research model was designed based on six management roles: leader, resource allocator, spokesman, entrepreneur, liaison and monitor. Empirical data were collected using in-depth interviews. The studied case concerns a large public merger and change project between two municipalities in Norway.FindingsThe paper reveals that the project manager emphasized the externally oriented entrepreneur role mostly. The internally oriented resource allocator role that focuses on managing the project was least emphasized. The research identifies a gap between needed and actual competence in basic project management as a barrier to exercise the resource allocator role more thoroughly.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should investigate other public merger and change projects so that these findings may be generalized.Practical implicationsThis research concludes that project managers in public change projects should be more internally oriented towards the resource allocator role. Furthermore, public project managers need to make sure that they possess the necessary technical project management competence to practice the resource allocator role effectively.Originality/valueRather than stressing the importance of leadership in general to manage a project, this paper is original as it applies a set of management roles to empirically study what a public project manager practice.

MANAGING INTANGIBLE INFLOWS IN LOGISTICS

In the article the authors analyze the role of project management in logistics. Logistic flows are considered from the point of view of project management and special attention is paid to information logistics. It is shown what function information logistics provides in relation to material and financial logistics, how it conveys information that accompanies the movement of material and financial resources, and thus operates with counter-directed flows and unidirectional flows. It is shown that the management of the intangible (information) stream can be carried out by changing the direction of the stream, limiting the transmission rate to the corresponding speed. In addition, project management in logistics represents the application of concepts and methods of project management in the process of creating / transforming logistics systems. Particular attention is paid to intangible flows: financial, informational and services. In particular the object of information logistics – the information flow, which, in turn, is an intangible one is identified. The place of project management in managing information flows of logistics is pointed out and its significance is highlighted. The authors assume that there are various types of projects in logistics – in particular functional ones, as well as projects which effectiveness is determined by qualitative indicators. There is also respect for such aspects in the management of IT projects of logical processes as well as the analysis of international standards, the recognition of organizational competencies, the ability to model the development of logistic projects. Yak straightforward furthest development of the logistic is proprietary, hinge combining the project management model with the logical processes, yak can include the decile of the technological process company in the project management gallery. In the model, the main values are also identified, which are inherent in the skin area of technological maturity.

Sustainability management of international development projects by International Non-Governmental Organizations: the case of INGOs working with refugees in Jordan

Sustainability is one of the most significant challenges in International Development (ID) projects. This research aims to study the role of Project Management (PM) tools in promoting the adoption of sustainability strategies in the ID projects by International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs). A quantitative approach was used to collect data through an online questionnaire completed by 84 respondents who occupy managerial positions in the ID projects in Jordan. The results of this study indicate a moderate adoption of PM tools and high adoption of sustainability strategies in ID projects in Jordan. The results also show all the PM tools are positively correlated with sustainability strategies, but only “Work breakdown structure” and “Risk analysis” positively affect the adoption of sustainability strategies. The study concludes that by increasing the investment in developing sustainability practices and PM knowledge for project managers, an increase in sustainability knowledge and a better sustainability performance might be achieved. With the lack of similar studies in the humanitarian field, this study tries to provide evidence for the relationship between PM and sustainability.

Project Manager Interventions in Occupational Health and Safety During the Pre-construction Phase in the Gaza Strip

Background: Construction industry is classified as one of the most dangerous industries, where workers are exposed to accidents and risks. Objective: This study inspected the role of project manager in promoting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) during the pre-construction phase in the construction projects in the Gaza Strip. Previous studies were reviewed in order to extract the impact of inadequate health and safety interventions in the construction projects throughout the world, and their applicability in the Gaza Strip was determined. Methods: This was achieved through a pilot study and a draft questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed in order to assess and evaluate the perception of project managers on the extent of their roles in promoting health and safety in the pre-construction phase. The sample size was 101, out of which, 77 completed questionnaires were returned by the respondents. Results: The study revealed that two project parameters, mainly affected by inadequate health and safety interventions, were quality and labour productivity. The main stage during which a project manager played a significant role in promoting health and safety was the planning stage, with “identifying specific safety issues from prior experience” being the highest sub-factor, which was followed by the designing stage, with “plan works at the design phase through a time schedule, citing the duration of processes, divided into steps and any process priority” being the highest sub-factor. Conclusion: Finally, there was the tendering stage, with “make ensure that facilities are provided on site for first aid and emergency medical treatment in the event of an accident” being the highest sub-factor. The results of this study show great awareness of a project manager in promoting health and safety in the pre-construction phase.

FishCoral-PRSA Information System for Albay Gulf

Purpose – The demand for the development of information systems provides a critical role in project management considering the call towards project automation. The study aims to develop and implement an information system (IS) used to managed the assessment results from socio-economic assessment, aquatic ecology and habitat, water quality assessment and capture fisheries of Albay Gulf. The study utilized the features of Geographical Information System (GIS) to render the coordinates of sampling target sites for spatial referencing. The Rational Unified Process (RUP) model was used to design the overall design, implementation and evaluation of the system. The source code of the developed program was used to develop the test cases the results showed that the internal and external characteristics of the developed system satisfied the standard functional system requirements. Thus, the system offers the features of an information system and may serve as a model of future IS projects. Information systems played a critical role in project management. The purpose of the study is to develop an information system to database the participatory resource and socio-economic assessment (PRSA) of Albay gulf. The system features managed the requirements for socio-economic, aquatic ecology and habitat, water quality and capture fisheries assessment. The features of the Geographical Information System (GIS) used to render the coordinates for spatial referencing of targets of the different components. The BFAR as the funding agency shall serve as the administrator of the system and in support Bicol University can help in the pilot testing of the developed system to partner agencies and various stakeholders.Method – The study used developmental type of research using Rational Unified Process (RUP). The system used PHP applications, bootstrap framework and other tools to design the functional requirements of the system. Black-box and White-box testing was used to analyze and validate the internal structures and functionalities of the system components including the full visibility of the logic and code structures.Results – This study generated the features for socio-economic, aquatic ecology and habitat, water quality and capture fisheries components. Each component has its own user interface showing the assessment results, field activities and infographics. Conclusion – The study provides effective and efficient interface for socio-economic assessment, aquatic ecology and habitat, water quality and capture fisheries assessment. The application of geographical information system generated the geospatial location for coral reefs, seaweed/seagrass, and mangrove sample target areas. Recommendations – The implementation of the system will help Government agencies like DA and BFAR secure the information (especially in projects like this) and serve as reference for future projects.Research Implications – The system is significant in providing updated information relating to socio-economic, aquatic ecology and habitat, water quality and capture fisheries which shall be used as policy support for Government and other stakeholders.

Exploring Student Perceptions of Their Readiness for Project Work: Utilizing Social Cognitive Career Theory

A changing labor market is leading to an increased prevalence in project work. In this study, we explore student perceptions of project work. We find that these emerging adults prefer leadership positions, are concerned with social values, and view project work as essential preparation for the workplace. Utilizing a social cognitive career theory lens, we find that the goals, interests, and self-efficacy beliefs of emerging adults align with the needs of project management, but there is a lack of technical knowledge on project processes. Framing the question from the viewpoint of students who will be entering the workforce at the end of their programs of study, we see that students embrace the concepts inherent in project work. The implication for human resource managers is that emerging adults believe that they can succeed in project work, but technical skills are needed to help them succeed in formal project management roles. We provide recommendations, discuss limitations, and suggest future research directions.

Role of Project Managers in the Stakeholder Management

Role of Project Managers in the Stakeholder Management

The Role of Project Manager in Agile Software Teams: A Systematic Literature Review

The use of Agile methodologies in software development has grown steadily over recent years. One of the main emphases of these methods is employing cross-functional and self-organized teams and highly skilled developers in software projects. In such a condition, project management would be a serious concern. Indeed, it would be confusing whether Agile teams are really in need of the role of the project manager. While Agile methodologies do not explicitly define the role of the project manager, many reports mention the existence of this role in Agile projects in real environments. So, it seems that the existence of this role is debated. Conducting a Systematic Literature Review, this study tried to find out answers to the ambiguities and questions regarding the role of Agile project management, the role of the project manager, and related issues. Focusing on the primary studies, the results show that there is no independent job called project manager in Agile methodologies. However, there is a need for it. Moreover, in the absence of this role in Agile methodologies and the need for it, it seems that this role would be structurally different from the traditional role of the project manager in terms of responsibilities and duties. Finally, the results show that pre-defined roles in Agile methodologies are often responsible for the project manager duties in software teams with no project manager.

Supply chain risk management and the role of project managers: a comparative analysis of US and Japanese firms

In today's tremendously uncertain business environment, business firms are faced with a wide variety of risks, and risk management is now widely accepted as an important tool in the management of businesses and projects. However, research suggests that there may be differences in the ways that risks are perceived and managed in different cultures. This paper contributes to our understanding of risk management across cultures through the analysis of a risk-management survey administered to firms in both Japan and the USA. The analysis compares risk management practices of Japanese and US firms. Specifically, this paper investigates the patterns of product risk management utilised by US and Japanese firms and discusses possible causes of their differences and how the differences affect firm behaviour. Key findings include that 1) US firms have relatively weak risk management systems compared to their Japanese counterparts; 2) US firms using both project managers and quality management departments for risk management are proactive in their risk management; 3) those firms using only project managers for risk management are reluctant to expand or renew their risk management systems. Possible causes of these differences and how the differences affect firm behaviour are discussed.

Supply chain risk management and the role of project managers: a comparative analysis of US and Japanese firms

Supply chain risk management and the role of project managers: a comparative analysis of US and Japanese firms

Project Manager’s Skills for improving the performance of complex projects in Kuwait Construction Industry: A Review

The role of project manager is one of the crucial factors in achieving project success. Project managers handling large and complex construction projects have to deal with several factors to ensure coordination in achieving project delivery based on time, cost, and quality. However, recently, several large and complex projects in Kuwait s are facing several delays and overrun. According to previous research, the main factors were communication, teamwork & teambuilding, planning & coordination, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. The aim of this paper is to provide a review on project manager’s skills framework (PMSF) that are required in improving complex construction projects in Kuwait. Extensive literature reviews on the project managers skills in the management of the project were identified. It was found that skills such as teamwork, effective communication with staff and contractors, and effective resource management, effective planning and training, risk management are some of the important factor. The findings of this research contribute to exiting literature on developing a project managers skills framework (PMSF) that can be used by academic professional, business practitioners, and policy makers in identifying the issues facing construction projects and providing successful outcomes. Project managers involved in complex projects need to have strong skills to handle their team and every project participant. Project manager has the highest importance and critical to the success of the project. The literature review has indicated several skills that are important for project managers. The type of project determines the type and extend of skills that is required in successful project outcomes.

Integrating Sustainability in Project Management: A Case Study of Anhui Ligong Real Estate Co. Ltd., Anhui

Sustainability has evolved into being a recognized component of decision making. Also, integrating sustainability in project management has had dynamism in the research field over the few last decades. The absorption and demand for sustainability in the development market are increasing, as the focus of concretizing the idea of sustainability within challenging projects. This research shows how sustainability can be incorporated into the project by a project manager and in the project management process by being more proactive in meeting customer needs and demands. However, we work hand in hand with Program managers to optimize green construction design and environmental protection. Third-party agencies also conduct environmental assessments to know how sustainable the project to meet the demands of the future generation. This paper presents a discussion on which project management roles have what influence sustainability in the process of project management by using the Turner’s Model to investigate whether the assumptions made by Turner are true for the case “Anli Homeland” project. Data were drawn from five interviews administered with the major partners (program manager, project manager, two deputy project managers, and the client) of these five all are valid, analyzed, and juxtaposed to the model. The results show the project manager possesses medium responsibility regarding the holistic approach; he also has a towering responsibility for participation and low control for long term view and risk reduction. This perception is established on the notion that a project leader is internally stimulated to work on a project and attain a more sustainable outcome. Ideally, this research is to mitigate negligence along with raising the confidence amongst project leaders to consistently engage in sustainability work through new methods and routines.

Project Management as a Technology for Managing a Modern Educational Organization

The main goal of the article is to describe project management used in education. The concept of “project management” and its main components in the conditions of educational organizations as a system mechanism in resource management have been theoretically analyzed. The role of investments and state support for training and education on project management not only in the national but also foreign education has been shown. The main goals and areas of the implementation in the educational sector have been revealed through the example of the Education national project. The role of the methodology for network planning of the employees’ activities in an organization has been considered. This creates guidelines for organizing the research on optimizing human resources in the organization and improving their efficiency. The article has focused on one of the approaches in project management, namely, the projective-resource one, where the head of the educational organization plays an important role both in project management and in the formation of a team for its implementation.

PROVISION OF MATURITY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT: METHODICAL APPROACHES AND PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION

Introduction. In recent years, there has been a rethinking of the role of project management in the domestic business in ensuring effective implementation of strategic development plans for companies, ensuring their market success in the face of increasing competition, effective management of the current activities of firms that are project-oriented. This means that, regardless of the specifics of the activity, all companies implement various projects. However, they can be divided into process- and project-oriented. Regardless of which of these two groups the enterprise belongs, there is a need to use project management tools – either in the context of operational activities for the project-oriented business, or for the implementation of various projects in traditional manufacturing or service companies. Accordingly, there is a need to assess the maturity level of project management in order to identify ways for its further development and improvement. Insufficient attention and awareness of the importance of professional project management are typical of Ukrainian small business enterprises. In the course of their business activities, these entities often work in project-oriented industries on the one hand, and remain quite ignorant about the implementation and development of project management on the other. Their weaknesses are the lack or low quality of application of its methods and tools, ignoring modern developments and innovations in the field of management. Purpose. To substantiate the author's model of maturity of project management and to determine its effectiveness for domestic small business enterprises. Method (methodology). The methods of scientific generalization were used in substantiation of theoretical approaches of maturity models; methods of general scientific abstraction, induction and deduction – when developing an authoritative model of project management maturity; analysis and synthesis – to implement the author's model in the practical activity of enterprises. Results. The scientific results of the work include the author's model, which allows to establish the level of development of the enterprise in the implementation of the project activity. It has been empirically proven that the proposed model is based on the assessment of project management by 24 qualitative indicators and aims to determine one of three levels of maturity: the initial level, the level of formation and the level of sustainable development; contributes to improving the quality of project implementation for small businesses.

Project Management – Support for Attracting European Funds and Condition of the Development of the Romanian Society

Abstract The article contains an analysis of the state of absorption of European funds in Romania with a focus on the Central Region. The article highlights the role of project management as a method of attracting European funds. The importance of good management of the European funds is of particular importance for the increase of the welfare at national level by implementing a series of changes really necessary and important for the progress of the community. The purpose of the analyzes performed regarding the access and absorption stage of the funds, regarding the problems encountered, is to serve as support in the planning of the following financing periods. The practice of efficient project management opens the door to new projects, whose immediate effect is the increase of the absorption of European funds, followed by a recovery of the Romanian economy and the increase of the prestige of our country among the member countries of the European Union. But, before discussing prestige, recognition, reputation, the emphasis must be placed on ensuring a viable economic growth, which is really reflected in the living conditions of the population.

Co-afflicted but invisible: A qualitative study of perceptions among informal caregivers in cancer care.

This article explores the lived experience of informal caregivers in cancer care, focusing on the perceived burden and needs of individuals seeking support from an informal group for next of kin. A total of 28 individuals who were closely related to a patient with cancer participated in focus group interviews. Three themes were identified: setting aside one’s own needs, assuming the role of project manager, and losing one’s sense of identity. Together they form the framing theme: being co-afflicted. The characteristics of informal caregivers are shown to be similar to those of people with codependency, motivating development of targeted interventions from this perspective.

Роль групповой жизнеспособности в управлении проектными командами FMCG-компании

The present article describes an investigation of the group resilience role in FMCG project team management. Group resilience scale comprises seven dimensions (alignment, forecasting, adaptation, interchangeability, bounce back, accumulation of communication resources, self-organization) which were identified from the literature review and confirmed by the in-depth interviews with the project managers working in FMCG company. An intensive research (Case Study) of a single FMCG organization in which the author examined in-depth data relating to several variables reveled that project teams with high group resilience have better outcomes in difficult work environments. Outcomes could provide a better understanding of group resilience role in FMCG project management.

TRAINING METHODS FOR DEVELOPING PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS

There are many factors determining the success or failure of the projects. Skills and competencies play a critical role in project management and shortage of skilled project managers and workers has become worldwide issue and a crucial risk that hindering the projects in achieving their objectives and increase the opportunities of project successful. There are two types of training methods used to provide soft and hard skills for project managers and team members. The aim of this paper is to specify the training methods that have roles in project teamwork training to enhance project performance. This paper uses a literature survey of the content of the research papers in project management training and training methods, to identify what extent training methods are related to project performance. This paper emphases the significance of the training process to enhance the project performance and reveals that on-the-job training, lectures and case study methods are most commonly used in project management training. This paper contributes to increasing awareness of the importance of training methods in project management as a feasible strategy to improve the performance of the projects and amply highlights the importance of skills in project management.