Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Strategic Project Management (SPM)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Functional Programmes

About Programme

The programme has been specifically designed for mid and senior executives with significant experience in working in and leading project teams.

Programme Content

Modules:

Project Management: Strategic Perspectives

Strategy, Projects and Portfolio Management
  1. Organization Strategy and Projects as vehicles for strategy delivery
  2. Financial Evaluation of Projects
  3. Project Portfolio Management
Organization Strategy and Projects as vehicles for strategy delivery
Financial Evaluation of Projects
Project Portfolio Management
Finance and Accounting for Strategic Project Managers
  1. Understanding Financial Statements
  2. Project Accounting
  3. Cost Behaviour and Budgeting
  4. Financial Performance Measurement
Understanding Financial Statements
Project Accounting
Cost Behaviour and Budgeting
Financial Performance Measurement
Managing New Age Projects
  1. Ethics, ESG and Sustainability in Project Management
  2. Managing Digital Transformation and Technology Projects
Ethics, ESG and Sustainability in Project Management
Managing Digital Transformation and Technology Projects

Project Management: Operational Perspective

Project Definition, Planning and Control
  1. Overview of Project Management and Project Life- Cycle
  2. Project Definition and Planning
  3. Project Scheduling, Resources and Costs under Constraints
  4. Reducing Project Duration
  5. Project Monitoring and Control
Overview of Project Management and Project Life- Cycle
Project Definition and Planning
Project Scheduling, Resources and Costs under Constraints
Reducing Project Duration
Project Monitoring and Control
Risk, Uncertainty and Projects
  1. Decision Making under Uncertainty and Risk
  2. Project Risk Management Process
  3. Financial Risk Management in Projects
Decision Making under Uncertainty and Risk
Project Risk Management Process
Financial Risk Management in Projects
Agile and Hybrid Project Management
  1. Agile Principles for Non – IT Industries
  2. Hybrid PM Models
  3. Scaling Agile
Agile Principles for Non – IT Industries
Hybrid PM Models
Scaling Agile
Data and AI in Project Management
  1. Data – Driven project Management
  2. AI in Project Management
Data – Driven project Management
AI in Project Management
Contract Management in Projects: Legal Issues and Clauses
  1. Contract Management: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Contract Management: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls

Project Management: Behavioural Perspective

Leading Strategic Projects: Managing Stakeholders and Project Teams
  1. Project Leadership Dimension
  2. Negotiation in Project Environments
  3. Managing High - Performance Project Teams
Project Leadership Dimension
Negotiation in Project Environments
Managing High - Performance Project Teams
Effective Communication and Executive Presence
  1. Executive communication
  2. Board-level presentation skills
  3. Strategic storytelling
Executive communication
Board-level presentation skills
Strategic storytelling

Capstone Project

Alumni Benefits

LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 35,000 members.
LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.
LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.
The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.
Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.
The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.
Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.
By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform

Pedagogy

Pedagogy
The programme is offered through diverse pedagogical tools, including case discussions, hands-on exercises, simulations, role-plays, and lectures. The sessions are delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions. A project component is involved as well.

Programme Audience

The program is designed for mid and senior managers and above, with at least 5 years of experience in project/program management and related fields. Participants are expected to know the basics of project management in some capacity.

The program will be most beneficial for:

Candidates with experience in project management in a specific domain, such as construction technology, finance, etc., are now looking to switch domains or move up the ladder into a general management position.
Mid and senior managers in departments such as quality, collections, planning, etc., looking to diversify their skills or
Executives aspiring to gain an understanding of new ways of doing business.
Project managers/associates are looking to switch domains within Project Management.

The program is designed to benefit both participants with and without PMI certifications.

Testimonials

"The content, collaboration, and engagement in this programme are exceptional. The professors are highly intellectual and knowledgeable, forming the backbone of the entire experience. Their expertise and guidance have not only deepened my understanding but also inspired me to apply these insights practically. This programme is a true game-changer!."

Sanjay Jain

Sr. Manager, Operations,(24)7.ai

"The programme's comprehensive coverage of project management, from initial concept to completion and beyond, was truly enlightening. With modules on strategy vision, quantitative analysis, and vital distinctions like Critical Path vs. Critical Chain, I gained a robust understanding of how each aspect fits into the bigger picture. Topics such as risk management, project finance, and decision tree analysis further deepened my knowledge, equipping me to tackle real-world challenges. The emphasis on collaboration and engagement made the learning experience both practical and insightful, ensuring I could apply these principles effectively in my work. This programme has not only strengthened my project management skills but also underscored the importance of post-completion practices like closure and lessons learned."

Chidanand Beura

Batch: 04

"A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. I am happy to share with you all, that I have successfully completed Advanced Programme in Strategic Project Management, from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. The course lasted for about 10 months in a hybrid model, with campus visit as an icing on the cake. The capstone project allowed us to apply all the learnings and assess our capabilities. The course helped me to approach projects in more effective ways in my current roles. This also makes me a member of the esteemed Alumni group and a lifelong association. This course 1. Equipped me with the tools and techniques available for effective project planning, execution and closure; 2. Provided strategic perspectives to select, finance and manage the organizations project portfolio; 3. Equipped me to effectively handle the behavioural challenges faced by project managers in managing teams and different stakeholders. Special thanks to Prof. Megha Sharma, Prof. Abhishek Goel Prof. Sudhakara Reddy to make the course what it is. The curated course structure, case studies, explanation of the concepts, everything was just as expected, not to forget the examinations that we endured for each module"

Nikunj Garg

Pbu Head Red Mud Project Management,Hindalco, Renukoot (UP)

"The programme has added a coveted Institute (IIMC) to my cv as an alumnus. The curriculum is aligned to the demands of strategic project management with live sessions and case study based approach. The faculty were extremely professional and knowledgeable, and peer to peer learning from amazing colleagues added a lot of value."

Dr. Akash N. Rajpal

Batch: 04

"I have gained a good amount of knowledge in Finance and CCPM from this programme. The course is designed on case studies mostly, which helped participants to understand the depth of the course. As I am from the construction background, I think this certificate will help me to get a job in one of the best Project Management consultancy firms."

Piyush Ranjan

Vice President, Credit Suisse

"The course contains a rich learning experience. Its a good exposure and a learning experience with a diverse group and Industry peers."

Sunil Sharma

Batch: 03

"This programme has been a good exposure to tools and concepts which will assist me to operate and utilize these learnings in my work."

Anjan Gupta

Executive Vice President , Medikabazaar

"I have gained a lot of new concepts through this course. It has also reinforced my thought process to adopt new tips and techniques and helped me to build a great career. The case studies helped me to elaborate my scenario based decisions."

Jaison Varghese

Batch: 01

"The programme was well structured and conducted systematically, covering all topics planned at the start of the course. That itself is an achievement. I have benefitted from the presented case studies accompanied by the concepts. The theory behind the practical problems of Project Management and the techniques to come out of the same were well explained. Overall the programme has really helped."

Arunava Chakraborty

Principle Engineer and Project Controller, SAIPEM

"All lectures were excellent and informative. The theory, case studies etc. in all the lectures were incredibly useful. The best part is that all the content and fundamentals discussed during the class were applicable across all sectors. The programme helped me immensely in getting recognition in my present company and gave me an opportunity to grow my network. Listing and Interacting with one of the best IIM Professors and receiving the Executive Education Alumni status from IIM Calcutta was the cherry on top."

Wagish Singh

Batch: Batch 2

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