ISLA IPGT 27505

Operational Project Management

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Operational Project Management course unit focuses on the executive dimension of project management, i.e., on turning planning into operational plans, control and delivery of results. Field of action: planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects, in line with PMBOK (PMI) good practices. Area of activity: management of scope, schedule, stakeholders and communication, quality, requirements and risks. Domains of intervention: public and private organisations of any sector and size, in projects for the development of products and services, information systems, innovation and organisational change. Relevance in the study cycle: the course unit provides master's students with technical and instrumental skills to manage projects in practice, linking with the other course units of the study cycle and preparing their application in a professional context and in the final master's work.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Framework of Project Management in the 21st Century: Implications for the management of stakeholders, requirements, quality and scope. 2. Project Scope: Scope definition; Scope management; WBS and WBS dictionary. 3. Stakeholders: Stakeholder management and Communication 4. Quality: Quality management plan; Project quality control and metrics. 5. Requirements: Requirements management; Requirements traceability matrix. 6. Risk Management: Risk identification and analysis techniques; Strategies to avoid, enhance, mitigate or exploit risks and opportunities. 7. Monitoring and Control: Tools and metrics for monitoring and controlling project risks and performance. 8. Schedule Management: Time management; task sequencing; Gantt charts. 9. Case Studies and Practical Applications: Solving practical cases to consolidate concepts and techniques.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The learning outcomes of the course unit are as follows: O1. Understand the framework of project management in the 21st century and its implications for the management of stakeholders, requirements, quality and scope. O2. Develop skills in creating and managing operational plans for scope, schedule, stakeholders, quality and requirements. O3. Identify and apply techniques for the perception and analysis of risks, as well as strategies for managing them. O4. Select and implement tools for monitoring and controlling project risks and performance. O5. Apply the knowledge acquired in practical scenarios and case studies.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Harrin, E. (2025). Managing Multiple Projects, How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity. KoganPage Heldman, K. (2021). Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management. Wiley. PMI (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Project Management Institute. Silva, B. G. F., & Silva Júnior, A. S. (2020). Analítica Aplicada - Gestão de Projetos: Aplicação da Simulação de Risco Monte Carlo, Opções Reais Estratégicas, Previsão Estocástica, Otimização de Métodos Quantitativos de Apoio à Decisão. COR  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Specifically: In person: M1. Theoretical and Practical Classes: Introduction to the fundamental concepts and their application in operational project management. M2. Case study: Analysis of real cases related to scope, quality, stakeholders, requirements and risk management. M3. Practical Exercises: Development of operational documents such as WBS, stakeholder register, traceability matrices and management plans. M4. Group Discussions: Reflection and exchange of ideas on the practical implications of the concepts studied. Autonomous: M5. Consolidation of the content taught in class through research of additional information on the different topics covered and development of supplementary work. The lecturer provides feedback on the proposed exercises (Tutorial guidance - OT) in person or through the Moodle teaching/learning support platform. In addition, students can interact with the virtual tutor Philix.ai, integrated into the Moodle LMS platform.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Avaliação curricular (contínua):
  - A1. Trabalho prático (individual). Resolução de casos práticos que aplicam os conceitos de gestão operacional de projetos.
  - A2. Teste final (individual). Teste escrito sobre os conteúdos programáticos.
  A classificação final é calculada através da fórmula Classificação Final = A1*0,5+A2*0,5. O estudante é aprovado se a classificação final for igual ou superior a 9,5 valores em 20.