Project Management vs Operations Management

Is it a Project or an Operation? Understanding the difference can make or break your success. Managing projects and operations may appear to share common goals, but they require distinct approaches to management and oversight. Knowing the key objectives and functions of each practice can be the difference between hitting your targets and falling short.

Join us as Muhammad Elgammal, PE, PMP, a seasoned expert in both project and operations management, guides you through the critical differences and surprising similarities between these two disciplines. In this insightful 1-hour session, Muhammad will share his expertise on:

• The fundamental distinctions between projects and operations
• The key objectives of project and operations management
• Defining roles and responsibilities of project/operations managers and their teams
• Identifying unique opportunities and potential challenges in each area
• Implementing strategies for effectively integrating project and operations management for optimal results

Who should attend:

• Leaders and team members involved in operations and/or projects
• Individuals seeking to maximize returns and avoid common pitfalls in project management and operations
• Anyone considering pursuing project management certification

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: Free

About the presenter: Muhammad Elgammal, PE, PMP is a licensed professional engineer and certified project management professional. He has more than 12 years of experience providing engineering and project management support for aviation facilities regionally and worldwide. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an Instructor for School of PE where he leads the development of coursework in Engineering and Project Management. Muhammad holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Critical Infrastructure.