Integrating Industry 4.0 Technologies into Project Management: A Framework Proposal

INTRODUCTION: The integration of Industry 4.0 technologies and Project Management represents a paradigm shift from traditional, experience-based practices to data-driven and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data analytics, Internet of Things and Digital Twins, Project Management processes become increasingly predictive, adaptive and efficient. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to understand the main impacts of Industry 4.0 technologies and tools on the improvement of Project Management. There is limited research on the impacts and improvements brought by Industry 4.0 in Project Management, making it an interesting gap to study. It is also intended to propose a conceptual framework to guide the integration of Industry 4.0 tools into Project Management practices. METHODS: A Systematic Literature Review was conducted using a mixed methodological approach, combining an inductive investigation approach, an exploratory research nature and grounded theory as the research strategy. RESULTS: The results indicate that the application of Industry 4.0 technologies and tools improves Project Management. Regarding the technologies and tools of Industry 4.0 applied to enhance Project Management outcomes, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Building Information Modelling emerged as the key ones. Among the main impacts and improvements resulting from the integration of these technologies into Project Management, the enhancement of the decision-making process and tasks automation stands out. A correlation matrix was developed between Industry 4.0 technologies and the impacts/improvements generated in Project Management. Additionally, a framework for integrating Industry 4.0 and Project Management was proposed, based on the principles of continuous improvement. CONCLUSION: This framework is relevant for researchers, organizations, project managers and their respective teams who aim to enhance Project Management in the Industrial Revolution paradigm.