Executive Development Program in Project Management for Senior Professionals Batch 11

A curriculum built for future-ready leaders

Programme Starts

10th May, 2026

Duration

8 Months

Programme Fees

₹1,45,000 + GST

Programme Schedule

Sunday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Programme Overview

In today’s world of business, scale and the ability to successfully manage business projects are critical skills for sustained profitability and the long-term existence of organizations. Most professionals, across functions and levels, are involved in project-related activities in some form.

With growing dynamism and complexity in the business and macro-environment, structured project management training and formal project management courses have become essential across organizations. This project management programme from XLRI is designed to address these evolving demands.

Unlike many narrow courses on project management, this XLRI project management programme adopts a holistic approach. It integrates operational, financial, stakeholder, change management, strategic, and legal dimensions to enable effective evaluation and management of both IT and Non-IT projects. This makes it a comprehensive project management certification program for senior professionals.

Key Highlights

2-day Campus Immersion at XLRI Delhi Campus

Recognized project management program certification from one of India’s premier management institutions

Executive Alumni Membership of XLRI, present globally

A holistic 360-degree perspective integrating operational, financial, stakeholder, and legal dimensions of project management

Hands-on learning using tools such as MS Project, JIRA, MS Excel, case studies, exercises, and simulations

36 hours of live virtual training aligned with PMP certification and PMP course requirements

MS Project lifetime license included

A blended learning experience with inputs from highly reputed XLRI faculty and experienced industry experts

This XLRI project management for senior professionals programme is structured to deliver applied learning outcomes through real-world scenarios and advanced project management training.

Who should attend

Senior Project & Program Leaders

Project Managers, PMO Managers, Directors, Engineers, Operations Heads, and CXOs associated with multiple facets of project or program management.

Strategic Managers & Decision Makers

Managers and leaders overseeing large, complex, multi-locational, or business-critical initiatives requiring advanced strategic oversight and governance.

Working Project Executives

Professionals actively managing and delivering projects across IT and Non-IT domains who wish to strengthen execution, governance, and leadership capabilities through structured project management courses.

Aspiring Project Managers

Experienced project team members seeking to transition into formal project leadership roles through a recognized project management certificate and project management certification.

Programme Curriculum

Module 1: 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, and Scheduling
Module 2: Modelling and Management with Applications in MS-Project
Module 3: Financial Decision Making in Projects
Module 4: Managing Vendors, Procurement, and Contracts
Module 5: Managing IT Projects
Module 6: Managing People in Projects
Module 7: Risk Assessment & Management Workshop
Module 8: Program & Project Portfolio Management
Module 9: Managing Megaprojects
Module 10: AI, Analytics, and Digital Transformation in Project Management

Certificate

Participants who successfully complete the periodic evaluations and the final online assessment, along with the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Project Management by XLRI. This credential serves as a highly regarded project management certificate and supports professional growth toward project management certifications and PMP certification pathways.

Programme Directors

Prof. Rajiv Misra

Production, Operations & Decision Sciences

Holding an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and a B.E. from IIT Roorkee , Prof. Misra brings over 25 years of academic and consulting experience. He specializes in Project Management and Operations Strategy , and has conducted executive programs for leading organizations like Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp, and ITC , in addition to consulting for Tata Quality Management Services.

Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Information Systems

A Fellow (Ph.D.) from IIM, Bangalore , Dr. Sharma has over 20 years of academic and research experience in Information Systems and Digital Transformation. His expertise covers IT Strategy, E-Business Models, and Cloud Computing. He is a member of the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and has presented research at global conferences in the USA, Greece, and India.

Dr. Santoshkumar Sangem

Finance

Dr. Sangem is a Fellow (PhD) in Economics from IIM Calcutta, a Chartered Accountant (CA), and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in Finance, Economics, and Management Control Systems. He has conducted corporate training for organizations such as L&T, Viacom, Accenture, and Capgemini, and serves as Programme Director for this XLRI project management course.

Eligibilty

Educational Criteria:
For Indian Participants - Graduates or Diploma Holders (10+2+3) from a recognized University* in any discipline.

For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.

*Universities recognised by UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government

Work Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience required.