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Executive Development Program in Project Management for Senior Professionals Batch-12

In today’s world of business, scale and the ability to successfully manage business projects are critical skills for the sustained profitability and existence of organizations. Moreover, most members of organizations are involved in project-related activities in some way or the other.

Start date: 25th October, 2026
Duration: 8 months · 156 hrs

Executive Development Program in Project Management for Senior Professionals

₹ INR 1,45,000 + GST

Duration

8 Months(156Hrs)

Operations, Production and Decision Sciences

Last Date to Apply

18th October, 2026Hurry!

Program Directors

In today’s world of business, scale and the ability to successfully manage business projects are critical skills for the sustained profitability and existence of organizations. Moreover, most members of organizations are involved in project-related activities in some way or the other.

With the greater dynamism and complexity of business & macro-environment, project management skills and knowledge have become a requisite across different levels of the organizational structure.

Unlike most other programs that take a narrow view of project management, this program covers issues relating to the operational, financial, stakeholder, change management, strategic, and legal aspects of project management to develop a holistic approach for the evaluation and management of Business & IT Projects.

Foundational Concepts & Applications of Project Management

What the Program is all About
Unique Challenges in the Project Management Environment
Stakeholder Analysis & Management
Developing a Project Charter
Tools and Steps in Project Planning
Introduction to Project Management Frameworks (PMBoK, Agile, etc.)
Project Management Techniques – CPM, PERT, Critical Chain Project Management
Project Scope Assessment & Work Breakdown Structures
Project Management Simulation Exercise – Scope, Resources & Scheduling

Project Modelling & Management with MS Project

Introduction to MS Project
Interpreting MS Project Reports
Technical Scheduling & Resource Scheduling
Resource Levelling
Tracking & Monitoring Project Progress

Financial Decision Making in Projects

NPV, IRR, Payback Period & Financial Evaluation Techniques
Project Cost Estimation
Budget Management & Cost Control
Scenario Planning & Scenario Management
Earned Value Analysis & Management
Value Engineering & Cost Rationalization
Project Recovery & Financial Turnaround

Managing Vendors, Procurement & Contracts

Business Law Concepts for Projects
Key Provisions in Project Contracts
Project Procurement Strategy
Managing Project Vendors
Forensic Schedule Analysis for Delayed Projects

Managing IT Projects

Software Development Lifecycle
Managing Scope & Deliverables
Resource Management in IT Projects
IT Project Management Methodologies
Agile Project Management
Project Cost Estimation
Technology Choices
Managing Vendors, Partners & Outsourcing

Managing People in Projects

Manpower Planning & Staffing
Managing Project Teams
Managing Change in Projects
Industrial Relations & Labor Laws
Evaluating Project Team Performance

Risk Assessment & Management Workshop

Project Risk Assessment Framework
Identification of Risk Factors
Project Success Factors & Risks
Risk Impact Analysis & Prioritization
Risk Response Strategies
Risk Governance & Monitoring
Project Risk Register

Program & Project Portfolio Management

Developing & Managing PMO Charters
Business Strategy & Portfolio Alignment
Portfolio Performance & Governance
Managing Program Risks & Benefits
Program Lifecycle Management

Managing Megaprojects

Stages of Megaproject Management
Stakeholder Analysis & Management in Megaprojects
Systems Thinking & Complexity
Megaproject Design & Delivery
Special Issues in Megaproject Implementation
Governance of Megaprojects

The program is designed to be industry-agnostic and covers the common aspects of project management across various industries. This program is designed to be suitable for:

Senior professionals like Project Managers, PMO Managers, Planners, Directors, Engineers, Operation Heads, CXOs, etc. who may be associated with one or more facets of project or program management.
Managers and Leaders who are responsible for managing large, complex, multi-locational and/or business-critical projects
Working executives in charge of managing, executing, and delivering projects in IT or Non-IT domains
Project team members who have proven experience in project execution and now aspiring to move into project management roles

The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be beamed online via Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms. Live, in-person lectures shall be delivered during the campus component.

The pedagogy will comprise lectures by XLRI faculty, sessions by industry collaborators, hands-on exposure to project simulations and tools, and workshop sessions. Concepts will be explained using examples drawn from real life and will cover current trends and market practices.

Access to learning aids, reference materials, assessments, case studies, projects, and assignments, as appropriate, shall be shared through the online learning portal. Throughout the duration of the program, students will have the flexibility to reach out to the professors in real-time during the class or offline via email to raise questions and clear doubts.

There are periodic evaluations built in throughout the duration of the program. These may be in the form of a quiz, assignment, project, case studies, or other objective/subjective assessments.
A separate project shall be provided for the purpose of evaluating eligibility in meeting the qualifying criteria.
The institute shall set the papers for examinations and evaluations shall be done by the institute at its own cost. The faculty members teaching their respective courses will choose the method of evaluation most appropriate to the material.
Each module will have an evaluation component designed by the respective faculty. The mode of evaluation may contain case analysis, quizzes, class participation, individual or group projects.

Certificate of Completion for participants successfully passing the evaluation criteria. Certification of participation for the rest.

Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM by XLRI

Certification of Completion: 70% attendance plus successful completion of project and assessment components.

Certificate of Participation: 50% attendance plus successful completion of project and assessment components.

The program covers a holistic blend of cross-functional concepts and tools required by Project Managers that are delivered with live, hands-on application using software tools such as MS-Project, JIRA, MS-Excel, case studies, exercises, and simulations.
MS-Project Lifetime License.
The program also maintains a healthy blend of inputs from the highly reputed faculty of XLRI and industry experts.
36hrs Live Virtual Training for PMP Exam Preparation. Access to PMI Certified PMP Exam Prep Course Material, Earn 35 PDUs.
2 days Campus Immersion at XLRI Delhi Campus.
Recognized certification from the premier management school in India.
Executive Alumni membership of XLRI present globally.

Optional Executive Alumni Membership on being eligible for certificate of completion as per the rules of XLRI.

This program aims to provide a holistic view of Project Management, that would not only cover modern tools & techniques, but also topics such as project governance, change management, financial aspects, project audit, and project performance assessment as well.

Selection will be based on the evaluation of the candidate's educational qualifications and work experience profile.

Educational Criteria

For Indian Participants: Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognised University (UGC / AICTE / DEC / AIU / State Government) in any discipline.
For International Participants: Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognised University or Institution in their respective country.

Work Experience Criteria

Minimum of 1 year of work experience is required to be eligible for the programme.

Particulars	Total Fees (INR)*
Total Programme Fee	₹1,45,000

Installment Schedule

Installment	Date	Amount (INR)
At the Time of Registration	On or before Registration Date	INR 13,000 + GST
1st Installment	Within 3 Days Post Selection	INR 45,000 + GST
2nd Installment	6th December, 2026	INR 45,000 + GST
3rd Installment	6th February, 2027	INR 45,000 + GST

Note: Taxes will be added as applicable.

The registration fee includes a ₹3,000 application fee and ₹10,000 registration fee.

Learn from distinguished XLRI faculty members and experienced academicians with deep expertise in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Leadership Development.

Dr Santoshkumar Sangem

Finance

Fellow (Economics, IIMC), Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, M.Com, B.Com

Know More

To register for the Short Term Course, Executive Development Program in Project Management for Senior Professionals;

Online Application - Candidates are expected to submit Online Application Forms along with the admission fee of Rs. 3000/- + GST to get themselves registered for the e-MDP Programs offered by XLRI Jamshedpur in association TIMESPRO
Registration - Candidates are requested to register by clicking on the Register button.
Payment - Online applicants may use their "Log in ID" and "Password" to make their payment online.
For the Credit Card Payment, the bank charges will be borne by the participants
Certificate will be awarded based on the financial clearance
Application Fees - Post registering successfully, candidates are expected to make an online payment of Rs.13000/- + GST.
Last date to apply - The last date for the payment of Online application fees together with first installment is 10th March 2026.
Information details - Any application with incomplete information (eg: without photograph, educational details and details related to your work experience etc.) will not be entertained for our further processing.
Eligibility
Selection will be based on evaluation of education and work experience profile along with an SOP

Educational Criteria

For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized

University (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.

For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University

or Institution in their respective country.

Work Experience Criteria

Minimum of 1 years of work experience required.
Enquiry - Queries related to the course may be addressed to:

VIL Office:
0657-665-3185 /3213/ 3333 emdp@xlri.ac.in

* Kindly keep the Registration ID & Password safely with you for any further correspondence with this regard.

* XLRI & TIMESPRO (TEEL) reserves the rights to cancel the candidature of any candidate at any point during the Programme for any misconduct or misleading information.

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