PM Excellence took part in the plenary session of the MINEX Russia 2025 forum

Senior Vice President of PM Excellence Alexander Kutuzov, PME, spoke at the plenary session and presented a report on the key risks of managing large-scale projects and megaprojects at the implementation stage over the next 5-10 years.

In his speech, Kutuzov highlighted the main challenges facing project teams today and in the near future, including unqualified project managers, weak priority management and risks associated with overestimating contractors.

Particular attention was paid to the impact of artificial intelligence technologies and the need to move to effective project management using modern tools and models, such as PMC contractors.

The report revealed the prospects for the development of the industry until 2035, including the transformation of management approaches, increased global competition and the impact of innovations in construction and design.

In addition to the participation of Senior Vice President Alexander Kutuzov, the director of the PM Excellence project management practice spoke at the key session on project management Vladimir Baranov, PME.

In his presentation, Vladimir Baranov elaborated on the analysis of the top 5 current project management risks with an emphasis on the characteristics of hard-to-reach regions. He emphasized the importance of monitoring logistics deadlines, logistics management (M&M), as well as the importance of fair and integrated work planning and decision-making. The challenges associated with the lack of qualified project managers and overestimation of the capabilities of contractors, which often leads to significant delays in deadlines and budgets, were also considered.

This presentation complemented the overall picture of risks and opportunities in the implementation of large-scale projects and megaprojects and highlighted PM Excellence's expertise in managing complex projects using modern methods and practices.

PM Excellence presented a holistic view of megaproject management at Mainex 2025, integrating strategic perspectives and specific management tools to improve efficiency and reduce risk in the construction industry.

The MINEX-Russia Forum, founded in 2005, is a leading industry platform that opens up opportunities for business development in the geological, mining and metallurgical industries of Russia and the countries of the Eurasian Economic Community.