Alejandro Romero-Torres

 
Alejandro Romero-Torres, PhD, is a Full Professor of Project Management at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), where he holds the Research Chair in Project Management and directs the Lab for Innovative Practices in Project Context. He is also the founder of the Observatory of Public Projects, which focuses on benchmarking and advancing knowledge about public project management in Quebec. In addition to his role at UQAM, Alejandro is an Invited Professor at SKEMA Business School (France) and at Excelia Business School (France), as well as an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia).

Holding a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Alejandro specializes in interdisciplinary research that blends academic rigor with innovative approaches to address contemporary challenges in project management. His research interests include project governance, digital transformation, agile methodologies, and innovation in project management. He has published three books summarizing their research. He has collaborated extensively with Quebec’s public ministries and agencies to assess project management maturity and enhance their practices.

A recognized leader in the field, Alejandro has received several prestigious awards, including the PMI-Montreal Engagement Award (2016) and the PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award (2020). Alejandro has played a significant role in the global project management community. From 2014 to 2017, he served as a core committee member for the PMI PMBOK Guide (6th edition). From 2020 to 2024, he chaired the PMI Global Accreditation Center, and he currently serves as its Director, ensuring high standards in project management education worldwide.