Keynote Speakers - Mr. Reinhard Wagner
The Management of Multiple Projects - Context, Concepts and Competences
Mr. Reinhard Wagner
President elect of IPMA International Project Management Association,
Chairman of the Executive Board of GPM German Project Management Association,
CEO of Projektivisten Gmbh
Abstract:
The number of projects is steadily increasing. Thus, there is an emerging need for concepts beyond the management of single projects. This presentation will elaborate on the projectification of our societies, the context for managing multiple projects as well as relevant concepts and competences. The concept of multiple-projects management, mainly used in the Germanic countries, will be introduced and explained as framework for portfolio, program and project management. Reinhard Wagner will describe the work of ISO/TC 258 Project, Program and Portfolio Management and the upcoming international standards. Furthermore, he will introduce the competence standards of the IPMA International Project Management Association, also dealing with the management of multiple projects.
Biography:
Reinhard Wagner studied Electrical Engineering and Business Administration in Germany and the USA. He looks back to nearly 30 years of project related work and leadership experience. His career started in the German Air Force and NATO Air Defense, performing projects like the establishment of a Systems Operations Center. In 1995, he entered the Automotive Industry and managed several major design projects and programmes, developed specific methodology for Automotive Engineering activities. In 2002, he founded a Special Interest Group for Automotive Project Management within GPM German Project Management Association and leads these activities since then. In 2006, he entered the Executive Board of GPM being responsible for all R&E activities as well as the International affairs. Today he is Chairman of the Executive Board. As Chairman of the respective DIN committee for the development of PM standards, he is responsible for several standardization projects in Germany. From 2007 until 2012, he acted as working group Convenor in ISO for the development of ISO 21500 Guidance on Project Management. Together with Akihiko Sekiguchi from Japan he is leading all activities of ISO/TC258/WG4 Program Management. Within GPM and IPMA, he developed tools for the assessment and certification of organisations and acts as Lead Assessor for PM-ZERT and IPMA in this field. Reinhard Wagner teaches project management at different Universities in Germany. He has published more than 150 books and articles, speaks to national and international audiences and is elected as IPMA President. Reinhard is married and has two sons in the age of 15 and 17.