A brief overview of project management presented to the Southeast Texas (Houston) section of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), April 2015.

1. Project Management
Principles
A Brief Overview
Teresa Jurgens-Kowal, PhD, MBA, PE, PMP©, NPDP
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2. PM Topics - Agenda
What is a project?
Organizational structures
Project trade-offs
The Triple Constraint
Common PM frameworks
Successful PM traits, skills
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3. Quick Poll
Are you currently working on a project?
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4. Project Fundamentals
Project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to
create a unique product, service, or result
Normally requires a temporary cross-
functional team to execute a project
Work is routine, on-going
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5. Project or Work?
Project Work
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Making dinner
Making dinner
Remodeling the kitchen
Remodeling the kitchen
Vehicle oil change
Vehicle oil change
Buying a new car
Buying a new car
Upgrade to higher capacity pump
Upgrade to higher capacity pump
Implement load shedding scheme
Implement load shedding scheme
Design a load shedding scheme
Design a load shedding scheme
Monitor coke build-up on catalyst
Monitor coke build-up on catalyst
Perform refinery turnaround Switch co-polymers for PE product
Sit for the PE exam Maintain PDUs for PE
Projects are temporary and produce a unique result

6. Organizational Structures
Project-
Oriented
Matrix Functional
PM Role Full-time Varies Part-time
Budget Project owned Varies Department
Team Structure Cross-functional Cross-functional Single function
Team Members Full-time Varies Part-time
Performance
Reviews
Project
Manager
PM &
Functional Mgr
Functional
Manager
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7. Repeat Poll…
Are you currently working on a project?
What is the project organizational structure?
What is the #1 challenge you face with
projects? (write it down)
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8. Triple Constraint
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QUALITY
SCOPE

9. Common PM Frameworks
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Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring
and
Controlling
Closing

10. Stage-Gate Framework
Work is done in stages
Gate review approves next stage work
Manages technical risk through trial and
experimentation
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11. The Project Manager’s Job
Project management careers growing
More than requirements and
deliverables
Key characteristics of a PM job
Manage stakeholders
Communication (conflict management)
Leadership
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12. Managing Stakeholders
Stakeholder = anyone with a vested
interest in the project
Supporting, resistant, or negative
Ensure you understand each
stakeholder’s expectations
Different communication type for each
stakeholder
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13. Communication Channels
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14. Increasing Team Size
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15. Project Communications
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Stakeholder Document Format Contact Due Date
Customer Monthly
status report
Hard copy Bob Jones 1st of month
Internal
Management
Weekly status
report
e-mail, link to
database
Sarah Smith,
John Williams
Every Friday
by 5:00 pm
Training
Contractor
Training plan Hard copy,
meeting
Nasrah Singh No later than
December 1st
IT
Development
Software
plan
e-mail Liu Chan No later than
June 15th

16. Transformational Leadership
 Charisma
 Self-confidence
 Vision
 Environmental sensitivity
 Intellectual stimulation
 Interpersonal communication
 Inspiration
 Morality
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Inspiring
Change

17. Summary
Engineers work on a lot of projects!
Triple constraint balances scope,
schedule, and budget
Common PM framework (drawing!)
Traits of successful PM
Stakeholder requirements
Communication
Leadership
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18. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
For more information…
Questions? Comments?
 Feel free to contact me
 www.globalnpsolutions.com
 teresa@globalnpsolutions.com
 281-280-8717
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QUAL
ITY
SCOPE