Complex Project Management

Données Générales
Programme Académique	Incoming Exchange Student Courses			Responsable(s) Module : MONAGHAN Erin
Type d'EC : Cours	Complex Project Management (LIIExp09ECompProj)
Cours : 10h00 Projet : 20h00 Durée totale: 30h00	Status Obligatoire	Periode Semester 9	Langue d'enseignement : English

Objectifs Généraux
Defend decisions in terms of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure - Interpret financial data in regards to budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control in the context of large projects - Evaluate and selecte the right tools for complex projects

Contenu
This course aims to provide engineering students with advanced skills and knowledge required to manage complex projects. The course will cover project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and the use of advanced project management tools and techniques. Week 1: Introduction to Complex Project Management (2 hours) Session 1: Fundamentals of Complex Projects (1 hour) • Definition and characteristics of complex projects • Differences between simple and complex project management • Examples of complex engineering projects Session 2: Project Lifecycle and Phases (1 hour) • Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure • Key activities and deliverables in each phase • Case studies of complex project lifecycles Week 2: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (2 hours) Session 3: Advanced Project Planning Techniques (1 hour) • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) • Critical Path Method (CPM) • Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Session 4: Scheduling and Resource Allocation (1 hour) • Gantt charts and network diagrams • Resource leveling and allocation strategies • Tools for scheduling and resource management (e.g., MS Project) Week 3: Risk Management and Mitigation (2 hours) Session 5: Identifying and Assessing Risks (1 hour) • Types of risks in complex projects • Risk identification techniques (e.g., SWOT analysis, brainstorming) • Risk assessment and prioritization Session 6: Risk Mitigation Strategies (1 hour) • Risk response planning • Contingency planning and management • Case studies of risk management in complex projects Week 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (2 hours) Session 7: Stakeholder Analysis and Management (1 hour) • Identifying stakeholders and their interests • Stakeholder mapping and analysis • Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement Session 8: Communication Strategies for Complex Projects (1 hour) • Communication planning and execution • Tools and technologies for project communication • Best practices for managing communication in complex projects Week 5: Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques (2 hours) Session 9: Utilizing Advanced PM Tools (1 hour) • Overview of advanced project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) • Integrating tools into project workflows • Evaluating and selecting the right tools for complex projects Session 10: Agile and Hybrid Methodologies (1 hour) • Introduction to Agile project management • Hybrid methodologies combining Agile and traditional approaches • Case studies of Agile and hybrid project management in engineering

Contenu

This course aims to provide engineering students with advanced skills and knowledge required to manage complex projects. The course will cover project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and the use of advanced project management tools and techniques.

Week 1: Introduction to Complex Project Management (2 hours)
Session 1: Fundamentals of Complex Projects (1 hour)
• Definition and characteristics of complex projects
• Differences between simple and complex project management
• Examples of complex engineering projects
Session 2: Project Lifecycle and Phases (1 hour)
• Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Key activities and deliverables in each phase
• Case studies of complex project lifecycles
Week 2: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (2 hours)
Session 3: Advanced Project Planning Techniques (1 hour)
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Session 4: Scheduling and Resource Allocation (1 hour)
• Gantt charts and network diagrams
• Resource leveling and allocation strategies
• Tools for scheduling and resource management (e.g., MS Project)
Week 3: Risk Management and Mitigation (2 hours)
Session 5: Identifying and Assessing Risks (1 hour)
• Types of risks in complex projects
• Risk identification techniques (e.g., SWOT analysis, brainstorming)
• Risk assessment and prioritization
Session 6: Risk Mitigation Strategies (1 hour)
• Risk response planning
• Contingency planning and management
• Case studies of risk management in complex projects
Week 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (2 hours)
Session 7: Stakeholder Analysis and Management (1 hour)
• Identifying stakeholders and their interests
• Stakeholder mapping and analysis
• Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
Session 8: Communication Strategies for Complex Projects (1 hour)
• Communication planning and execution
• Tools and technologies for project communication
• Best practices for managing communication in complex projects
Week 5: Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques (2 hours)
Session 9: Utilizing Advanced PM Tools (1 hour)
• Overview of advanced project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
• Integrating tools into project workflows
• Evaluating and selecting the right tools for complex projects
Session 10: Agile and Hybrid Methodologies (1 hour)
• Introduction to Agile project management
• Hybrid methodologies combining Agile and traditional approaches
• Case studies of Agile and hybrid project management in engineering

Prérequis
None

Bibliographie
Bibliography Suggested Reading 1. "Successfully Designing and Managing Complex Projects" by Olivier de Weck and James Lyneis . 2. "Project Management from Simple to Complex" by University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing . 3. "Strategic Management of Complex Projects" by James Lyneis, Kenneth Cooper, and Sharon Els .