Title: Selection of project manager in a large-scale enterprise: an analytical hierarchy process approach

Authors: Sreekumar; Smruti Rekha Behera

Addresses: Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Odisha, India ' Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Odisha, India

Abstract: The success of large-scale businesses depends on choosing a qualified project manager. The paper identifies the important aspects and criteria that influence this process and provides a systematic framework for selection of suitable project manager. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a multi-criteria decision-making process, was used as the research technique. Project managers working on ongoing projects across the country provided the data for this study. A total of 36 responses, complete in all forms is used for the study. The literature review shows that a project manager shall have three essential skills viz. technical skills, organisational skills and behavioural skills. The analysis shows that out of these skills, the technical skill is most important for success of a project manager followed by organisational skill and behavioural skill. The weights of skill set are combined with the competency of each project manager applicant to select the best suited project manager.

Keywords: project manager selection; AHP; analytical hierarchy process; multi-criteria decision making; criteria prioritisation; technical skill; organisational skill; behavioural skill.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAMS.2025.143658

International Journal of Applied Management Science, 2025 Vol.17 No.1, pp.72 - 93

Received: 14 Nov 2023
Accepted: 28 Feb 2024
Published online: 03 Jan 2025 *

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