Unveiling the core competencies of the successful project manager through the application of multiobjective

Authors

  • Ralf Luis de Moura Centro Universitário Faesa
  • Teresa Cristina Janes Carneiro Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo
  • Marcos Paulo Valadares de Oliveira Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20397/2177-6652/2020.v20i3.1956

Keywords:

Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, Core Competencies, Project Performance, Project Manager

Abstract

Since the project manager (PM) has an essential role in project performance, investing in a manager's competencies means investing in the success of the manager's projects. The objective of this exploratory study was to find the core project managers' competencies composed of behaviors, skills, and knowledge that influence the project performance through four pillars: cost, quality, scope, and time. A variable selection method called the multiobjective genetic algorithm was applied to achieve this objective. The results show that, among others, emotional stability, verbal communication, knowledge in multidisciplinary topics influence project performance. These results can help in decision making when directing efforts towards recruitment and training of project management professionals. This study also contributes to scientific research in social sciences introducing the multiobjective genetic algorithm as an alternative technic for variables selection. This technic reduces the number of variables keeping the explicative power of the phenomenon analyzed.

Author Biography

Ralf Luis de Moura, Centro Universitário Faesa

Possui graduação em Ciência da Computação , pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento de Sistemas em Java (UFES) e mestrado em Engenharia Elétrica pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Atualmente é doutorando em Administração na UFES, gerente de projetos de tecnologia na Vale S.A. e professor dos cursos superiores de Engenharia Elétrica, de Computação e de Controle e Automação, Sistemas de Informação e Tecnologia em Desenvolvimento de Sistemas, Redes de Computadores e Jogos Digitais nas Faculdades Integradas Espirito Santenses. Tem mais de 20 anos de experiência nas áreas de Eletrônica, Automação, Computação e Administração, atuando nas seguintes áreas: Eletrônica Industrial, Instrumentação e Automação, Redes de Computadores, Redes Industriais, Desenvolvimento de Softwares, Desenvolvimento WEB, Infraestrutura de TI, Computação em Nuvem, Governança de TI e Gerenciamento de Projetos. Possui várias certificações nas áreas técnicas e de gestão.

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2020-09-11

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Moura, R. L. de, Carneiro, T. C. J., & Oliveira, M. P. V. de. (2020). Unveiling the core competencies of the successful project manager through the application of multiobjective. Journal of Management & Technology, 20(3), 07–34. https://doi.org/10.20397/2177-6652/2020.v20i3.1956

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