MSc Management, Fundamentals of Project Management: AF PLC Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the AF PLC project, undertaken as part of an MSc Management module on Fundamentals of Project Management. The report begins with an executive summary outlining the project's key aspects, including a contract worth £58.5M with TTF Plc for the delivery of inverter train engines. Part A focuses on the AF PLC case study, examining project definition, risk management, planning, costs, and earned value analysis. It includes a detailed look at the Iron Triangle, risk registers, Gantt charts, budget calculations, and profit projections. The report also analyzes project progress, spending, and earned value analysis. Part B provides a reflective essay discussing the author's learning experience, including the use of Smartsheet for Gantt chart creation and areas for further development. The report concludes with references and a list of figures, providing a thorough examination of the project's various facets and outcomes, including recommendations for project managers to optimize resource allocation and manage project timelines effectively, as well as a reflection on the author's learning and skill development.