A Conceptual Design of the Competences Circle for the Project Manager 4.0

The advent of digital technologies has led to the emergence of a new industrial scenario, where machines and processes are connected and communicate through the exchange of information in real-time. Project management is inserted in this scenario of changes linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and is considered a strategic area in organizations, directly linked to the company’s competitiveness. In this context, project management will be impacted by significant changes in the digital age, bringing reflections on traditional management and the project manager’s role. This paper aimed to propose a conceptual design of the project manager’s competencies in the digital era. To this end, an exploratory and descriptive study was developed, with a qualitative approach and a bibliographic strategy. The study pointed out that the project leader inserted in the context 4.0 will need to develop skills related to flexibility and adaptation to changes, knowledge linked to the application of technologies 4.0, and attitudes that promote problem-solving through teamwork and cooperation. This study’s results can mainly benefit organizations and managers in order to direct the formation of new skills for professionals in the project area.