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Introduction to Modern Project Management

The document defines a project as a temporary endeavor with unique goals that is not repetitive work. It describes the characteristics of projects, including defined objectives, lifespan, cross-functional teams, and specific time, cost, and performance requirements. The document contrasts projects and programs, noting that programs comprise multiple related projects working toward a common long-term goal. It then outlines the typical project lifecycle phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout. Finally, it discusses the challenges of project management and an integrative project management approach that balances the technical and sociocultural dimensions.

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Introduction to Modern Project Management

The document defines a project as a temporary endeavor with unique goals that is not repetitive work. It describes the characteristics of projects, including defined objectives, lifespan, cross-functional teams, and specific time, cost, and performance requirements. The document contrasts projects and programs, noting that programs comprise multiple related projects working toward a common long-term goal. It then outlines the typical project lifecycle phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout. Finally, it discusses the challenges of project management and an integrative project management approach that balances the technical and sociocultural dimensions.

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Engineering Project Management (IENG300)

Chapter 1
Modern Project Management

Dr. Bassam Hussein


What is a Project?
• A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique
product, service or result. A project must not be repetitive work.

• Major Characteristics of a Project:


– Established objectives.
– Defined life span.
– Working in cross functional teams.
– Introducing something new.
– Specific time, cost & performance requirements.

• Program vs. Project: A program is a group of related projects


designed to accomplish a common goal over an extended period of
time.

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Project Life Cycle

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The Challenge of PM
• Project Managers:

– Plan, schedule, motivate, track and control.


– Manage temporary non-repetitive activities to complete a project.
– Manage project teams, customers, performance, trade-offs & risks.

• Factors leading to increased use of PM:

– Compression of the product life cycle.


– Knowledge explosion.
– Triple bottom line (planet, people, profit).
– Corporate downsizing.
– Increased customer focus.
– Small projects that represent big problems.
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PM Integrative Approach
• An overview of all project management activities.

• Resources assignment.

• Risk assessment.

• Performance improvement.

• Communication with upper management.

• Portfolio management through a project office (PO).

• Project’s technical dimension represents the “science” of project


management while the sociocultural dimension represents the “art” of
managing a project.

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