Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering : Methods, Tools, and Organizational Systems for Improving Performance

ISBN 10: 1119258928 / ISBN 13: 9781119258926

Published by Wiley Feb 2017, 2017

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Neuware - 'A great contribution to systems engineering and project management, this book lays out the fundamental challenges of integrating these two disciplines and offers well-written practical guidance on how to address those challenges. This is the most comprehensive examination I have seen on the ties between systems engineering and program management.' --Dr. Art Pyster, Professor and Associate Dean for Research Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering : Methods, Tools, and Organizational Systems for Improving Performance
• Publisher: Wiley Feb 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119258928
• ISBN 13: 9781119258926
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Integrate critical roles to improve overall performance in complex engineering projects

Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering shows how organizations can become more effective, more efficient, and more responsive, and enjoy better performance outcomes. The discussion begins with an overview of key concepts, and details the challenges faced by System Engineering and Program Management practitioners every day. The practical framework that follows describes how the roles can be integrated successfully to streamline project workflow, with a catalog of tools for assessing and deploying best practices. Case studies detail how real-world companies have successfully implemented the framework to improve cost, schedule, and technical performance, and coverage of risk management throughout helps you ensure the success of your organization's own integration strategy. Available course outlines and PowerPoint slides bring this book directly into the academic or corporate classroom, and the discussion's practical emphasis provides a direct path to implementation.

The integration of management and technical work paves the way for smoother projects and more positive outcomes. This book describes the integrated goal, and provides a clear framework for successful transition.

• Overcome challenges and improve cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Assess current capabilities and build to the level your organization needs
• Manage risk throughout all stages of integration and performance improvement
• Deploy best practices for teams and systems using the most effective tools

Complex engineering systems are prone to budget slips, scheduling errors, and a variety of challenges that affect the final outcome. These challenges are a sign of failure on the part of both management and technical, but can be overcome by integrating the roles into a cohesive unit focused on delivering a high-value product. Integrating Program Management with Systems Engineering provides a practical route to better performance for your organization as a whole.

About the Author

Eric Rebentisch leads research projects at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC). His research focuses on improving the performance of technically driven organizations and their product offerings.