Ahead of Project Management Day on Thursday 6 November, Bret Tushaus, vice president of Product Management at Deltek, looks back at the achievements of project managers, as well as how they can lead the next wave of innovation
“Across architecture and engineering firms, project managers are often the unsung heroes behind every success, keeping projects both on track and to budget as they navigate a rapidly changing sector. They stand at the forefront of innovation and transformation.
“As project complexity grows and expectations around sustainability and client outcomes rise, project managers have met these challenges head-on. Their success reflects the ability to remain agile in recent years, despite these complexities and larger uncertainties.
“While Project Management Day presents a well-deserved spotlight on the profession, the theme of ‘Projects, Leaders, Agility, highlights the value of ongoing development, honing the skills that modern professionals need to succeed. Effective project management means maintaining control of all the different variables associated with delivering a project to the required standard. As the factors determining project outcomes increase exponentially, harnessing the latest management platforms and accurate key performance indicators is essential.
AI adoption and digital innovation are set to take the industry to new heights
“Our Clarity research shows that project managers believe AI adoption and automation to be the biggest opportunity over the next three years, followed by streamlining project processes through technology. By leveraging technology and the use of AI, project managers can adopt a digital-first mindset, where technology sits at the core of strategy, culture and day-to-day workflows.
“These will be the ‘skills’ that modern project managers will need to be successful in the future. This evolution strives towards the long-sought ‘single source of truth’, providing greater visibility, efficiency and sustainability across every stage of project delivery. It’s a shift that will empower project managers to reach new heights, driving better outcomes for their businesses, and their clients.”
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