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PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING HIGH-TECH ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Engineering Project Management for the Global High-Technology Industry
describes how to effectivelyimplement a wide array of project management tools and techniques and covers comprehensive details on the entire product development lifecycle. Technology management—from research to advanced development to adoption in new products—is explained with examples of organizational structure and required timelines.
This practical guide discusses key topics such as creating a business plan, performing economic analysis,leveraging internal resources and the supply chain, planning project development, controlling projects, tracking progress, managing risk, and reporting to management. Skills essential to the successful project manager, including communication, leadership, and teamwork, are also addressed. Real-world case studies from top global technology companies illustrate the concepts presented in the book.
COVERAGE INCLUDES:
Project lifecycle and development of engineeringproject management tools and techniques
Product stages and project management structures for developing them
Project inception: benchmarking, IP, and voice ofthe customer (VoC)
VoC case study
Project justification and engineering economic analysis
Make or buy: subcontracting and managing the supply chain
Engineering project planning and execution
Project phases, control, risk analysis, and teamleadership
Project monitoring and control case study
Engineering project communications
Engineering project and product costing
Building and managing teams