Project Management: PM Application Systems and Systems Engineering

This report explores the application of PM systems in project monitoring and management, emphasizing the importance of systems engineering. It discusses how PM application systems are crucial for monitoring project performance and managing changes. The report highlights the role of systems engineering in creating life cycle management of systems and the need for project managers to adapt to technological advancements. It also touches upon the significance of measuring project success and the impact of changes on project goals and stakeholder satisfaction. The report references the SEBoK (Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge) to support its arguments, emphasizing the importance of systems engineering in project management.

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The PM application systems seem to be critical in enhancing the work of project
managers in monitoring performance and managing changes within the project. Given the
current complexity in projects, project managers should possess PM skills based on the
methods and tools to help the project management and planning (SEBoK 2017). Systems
engineering applications form the basis of this reflection because many engineers use these
applications to transform the world. The researchable question relating to this reflection is
how systems engineering is used in the real world. Systems engineering is a unique
interdisciplinary approach that ensures systems operate successfully. It involves operational
sustainability, development of the solution, and formulating problems. The systems
engineering has economic value because of its collaborative approach to other specialists,
management, and engineering disciplines. Studies have demonstrated that systems
engineering are used to enterprise and service systems (SEBoK 2017). Consequently, the
systems engineers require relevant competencies to manage and monitor projects at all
organizational levels.
Monitoring performance is also important for managing projects. It involves keeping
an eye on the activities and operations of the project team. The systems engineering and
management are critical in formulating standard life cycle, practices, and processes.
Importantly, the foundations and knowledge of the system define the systems engineering.
Based on SEBoK, the systems engineering applications can help in creating life cycle
management of systems (SEBoK 2016). It entails a system of systems, enterprise systems,
service systems, and product systems thus facilitate the change management. Without a
doubt, the way the project manager handles change depends on the circumstances. For
instance, with technology and efficiency taking the central point in project management,
engineering systems have become relevant. The project manager must serve the interests of
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project sponsors and owners. This is possible through measuring the success of projects
(SEBoK 2017). The measurement will depend on the outcomes like the developed product
and improved performance. However, if the change fails to take place, stakeholders get
demoralized. The change to any project affects the goals and targets. The portfolio or
program is never important because project manager can adjust the operations based on the
situation.
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Bibliography
SEBoK 2016, September 27, Part 4: applications of systems engineering.
http://sebokwiki.org/wiki/Applications_of_Systems_Engineering
SEBoK 2017, March 27, Guide to the systems engineering body of knowledge (SEBoK).
Available at: http://www.sebokwiki.org.
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