Advanced Project & logistics Management
The Operations and Information Management for Project Managers module develops a critical
understanding of operations management and information systems within the context of project
delivery. While modules such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and Portfolio Management focus
on performance measurement and strategic alignment, this unit emphasises the financial, operational,
and cost management dimensions of projects.
Learners will explore how functional areas of organisations interrelate, and how contemporary issues
such as globalisation, technology, and supply chain pressures influence project management practice.
A strong emphasis is placed on capacity planning, inventory management, and scheduling operations,
all underpinned by information systems and quality management frameworks. This makes the module
especially valuable for professionals aiming to strengthen their expertise in the operational–strategic
pathway, particularly in roles such as Head of Operations, Cost and Finance Manager, PMO Manager,
or Senior Project Controller
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of operations management within projects and organisations, and critically
evaluate theories, functions, and current business issues. - Analyse strategic capacity planning for products and services, including in-house versus
outsourcing decisions and methods for overcoming constraints. - Evaluate inventory management approaches supported by information systems, including EOQ,
A–B–C analysis, and global supply chain considerations. - Design and assess scheduling operations in both product and service environments, identifying
methods to overcome practical challenges. - Apply quality management systems and assurance frameworks to project environments, ensuring
continuous improvement and alignment with organisational standards.
Certification Goal (Optional Exams)
Assignment – Management Report (4,000 words)
- Learners assume the role of a Head of Projects Operations at your organisation.
- The task is to prepare a management report for the CEO outlining the major operational
considerations project managers need to address in global expansion projects. - The report must apply theoretical models, case examples, and critical analysis, and provide
well-justified recommendations. - Structure:
Section A – Operations management principles, capacity planning, interrelationships of
functions, outsourcing vs in-house decisions.
Section B – Inventory management using information systems, including EOQ, A–B–C
analysis, and global supply chain perspectives.
Section C – Scheduling operations, quality management systems, and frameworks for
continuous improvement
Evidence submitted:
- A single 4,000-word report (excluding references and appendices).
- Referenced in Harvard style using a wide range of academic and professional sources.
