How Will AI Change Project Management? | Episode 3 | ft. Ahmed Jawad PMO of Vaival Technologies

Описание: In Episode 3, Shiraz Iqbal talks with Ahmed Jawad Khan, Head of PMO - Vaival Technologies to break the biggest myths around project management, from AI replacing PMs to why certifications like PMP still hold global weight in 2025.

From Agile vs Waterfall, Gen Z challenges, and project failures worth millions, he unpacks the reality behind leadership, accountability, and adaptation in tech.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - To start off, tell us about your journey. How did you step into project management, and what pulled you toward this field?
06:02 - Many people think project managers just “push tasks.” How would you describe the real role of a PM?
07:43 - Do you think project management is more about people or about process?
08:38 - With AI tools now helping in planning and reporting, what do you think is the biggest opportunity AI brings to project management?
09:48 - Can you specify advanced AI tools for project management?
11:55 - Do certifications like PMP still matter in 2025, or is experience more valuable? Or what other certifications are in demand?
17:53 - Hybrid methodologies—mixing Agile, Waterfall, Lean—are everywhere. Do you think this flexibility helps or just confuses teams?
18:42 - When Microsoft announced Copilot for Project, some called it a “game-changer,” others called it a “PM killer.” Do you think AI tools will actually replace project managers, or just make us more efficient?
19:41 - Explain a little bit about PM Agents — how they assist.
21:00 - How will PM agents control other AI agents working 24/7? How do you see this evolving?
24:20 - Elon Musk’s Neura link and SpaceX projects constantly break timelines but still make headlines. Do deadlines even matter anymore, or is bold vision more important than perfect planning?
27:12 - The BBC once lost $125M on a failed digital transformation project. Why do big organizations—with money, people, and processes—still fail so badly?
30:54 - Gen Z wants purpose, Boomers want stability. How should PMs manage multigenerational teams without losing productivity?
32:06 - In many companies, PMOs are seen as “bureaucratic police.” How do we flip that perception and make PMOs look like innovation partners instead?
33:07 - Gartner predicts AI won’t replace PMs, but PMs who use AI will replace those who don’t. Do you agree?
33:53 - Apple is famous for secrecy and strict internal deadlines. Does that kind of “closed-door” management style still work today?
35:54 - If half your team wanted to use Agile and the other half wanted Waterfall, how would you align them?
37:45 - Suppose you had a high-performing team member who delivers results but constantly ignores processes — would you tolerate it or enforce discipline?
39:27 - Imagine you’re two weeks from a big launch, but the client suddenly adds three new requirements. What’s your next move?
41:00 - If you could give one piece of advice to young professionals who want to become project managers, what would it be?
42:04 - Closing thoughts and thank you