A Comparative Analysis of Agile and Traditional Project Management Approaches in Engineering Projects

Authors

  • Robin Roberts PhD
  • Alex Garcia D.Sc
  • Jamie Nelson Associate Professor
  • Jamie Hill Professor

Keywords:

Agile Project Management, Traditional Project Management, Engineering Projects, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Resource Allocation Efficiency, Project Complexity, Quantitative Analysis, Mixed-Methods Research

Abstract

In recent years, the necessity for effective project management methodologies has grown exponentially due to escalating project complexities and stakeholder demands. This paper investigates the comparative effectiveness of Agile and Traditional project management approaches within the engineering sector. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, we surveyed 300 project managers and conducted in-depth case studies of ten ongoing engineering projects. Our findings indicate that Agile methodologies significantly enhance project flexibility and stakeholder satisfaction, with a 25% improvement in on-time delivery rates compared to Traditional methods. However, Traditional approaches maintain superior resource allocation efficiency, revealing a nuanced balance between flexibility and control. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on project management optimization, offering valuable insights for practitioners aiming to enhance project outcomes and meet the dynamic needs of the engineering industry.

Author Biographies

Robin Roberts, PhD

PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Alex Garcia, D.Sc

D.Sc
Technical University of Munich
Arcisstrasse 21, 80333 Munich, Germany

Jamie Nelson, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia

Jamie Hill, Professor

Professor
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

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Published

2024-08-01

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