Five project management groups can be seen over the lifecycle of a project, sequentially developed with a system approach (interaction and integration between technical and organizational variables): Initiate, Plan, Execute, Close, and Monitor and Control. In this episode, we invited the SCMH Project Management Team to discuss how this work aligns with the IAQG 9145 Standard and some of the frequently asked questions they have addressed:

1. Why this team was assembled

2. If APQP is redundant to existing activities

3. The value APQP brings to small/medium size companies or projects

4. The similarities/differences between Project Management and 9145

5. What part do Project Managers play in the 9145 standard

6. If 9145 is Quality driven activity or project management-driven activity

7. How the IAQG supports small and medium size companies

8. If it is possible to provide a facilitated version of APQP/PM for small and medium-scale companies new beginners

The Q&A is co-hosted by team lead Pankaj Deo, Associate Director - APQP Excellence, Collins Aerospace, an RTX Business. Pankaj is joined by fellow SCMH Project Management Team members:

· Amalio Monzon, Head of Digital Quality for Airbus Defence and Space

· Ivan Banegas, QPM System UK, Airbus Commercial

· Geoff Charron, PMP/CMB/OE, Senior Business Operations Manager, Avionics for GE Aerospace

· Doug Truesdail, Supplier Quality Engineering, East Region Major Commodities Lead, Air Vehicle & Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

· Diana Giorgini, Aerospace & Defense Business Development Manager with ATLA

· Marc Doolittle – IAQG PSCI Team Lead Raytheon Technologies

This episode is only an excerpt of our conversation. To hear the full interview and see their published guidance materials, visit SCMH under the Plan topic 7.9 Project Management.

All opinions expressed by the participants in this interview do not reflect the opinions of their respective companies. The content provided is for informational purposes only.

This episode features a conversation with Eric Jefferies, the newly appointed IAQG President. 

Eric, with a 22-year background in aerospace, shared insights into his journey within the industry and his gradual involvement with IAQG. The discussion highlights IAQG's 25th anniversary and its recognized leadership in global standards for aviation, space, and defense. During the conversation, Eric emphasizes his belief in the need to move beyond publishing standards, exploring opportunities with products like the AIMM tool and the supply chain management handbook or new areas such as training. Eric also outlines the IAQG strategic priorities, focusing on securing confidence, building an ecosystem, enhancing partnerships, prioritizing people, and leveraging IAQG model assets. 

The interview encourages member involvement to shape the future of aerospace quality, emphasizing the exciting opportunities for growth and influence in the coming years. 

Take a listen to learn more.

Resolution 167, issued on 27 November 2023, effectively requires all certification bodies to begin using the new OASIS database. To help understand what is mandated, we spoke with IAQG’s Certification Oversight Team Lead, Pete Cracknell (BAE Systems).  In addition to understanding why the resolution was issued, Pete pointed out temporary assistance the Team is permitting to help ease the potential backlog of data entry some CBs are faced with. Two notable permissions include allowing others (designated by the CB) to enter data on behalf of an auditor and accepting PDF files in certain instances. Listen today to learn more. 

Links noted in the discussion: 

Resolution Log: https://iaqg.org/go/resolution-log  

OASIS Knowledge Base: https://iaqg.org/go/oasis-v3-help 

Transitional Audits Guidance Article: https://iaqg.org/go/transition-audit