PMX Perspectives
Insights from a PMX-er
“What’s most exciting about driving technological evolution is seeing how it transforms team dynamics and allows members to focus on problem-solving.”
Adis Sehic, PhD
Associate Director, Project controls
PMX Perspectives
From 3D modeling to leading multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. Discover how Adis transforms complex technical challenges into collaborative success stories.
Q: Can you walk us through your Group PMX career progression and the key milestones that have shaped your professional journey?
A: My career in project controls began with a deep interest in how complex projects are structured and delivered. I started as a scheduler, learning the fundamentals of CPM scheduling, cost control, and reporting on active construction sites. Over time, I advanced by taking on larger scopes, from managing baseline development and risk analysis to leading forensic delay reviews and driving recovery strategies.
One of the key milestones in my journey was managing controls on a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program, where I was responsible not only for schedule integrity but also for aligning cost, scope, and risk across multiple stakeholders. That experience, along with mentoring junior team members and driving process improvements, positioned me for leadership. At Group PMX, I’ve continued to grow by integrating emerging technologies, championing data-driven decision-making, and helping clients see project controls as a strategic value-add, not just a reporting function.
Q: How has your diverse sector experience influenced your leadership approach?
A: Working across diverse sectors has profoundly shaped my leadership approach by teaching me to adapt quickly while recognizing patterns and principles that transcend individual industries. Each sector has its unique challenges – healthcare facilities require meticulous attention to operational continuity, aviation projects demand precise coordination with active operations, and criminal justice facilities involve complex security considerations.
This diversity has made me a more versatile leader who can quickly assess new situations and apply relevant lessons from seemingly unrelated contexts. For example, the logistics planning techniques I refined in aviation projects have proven valuable when managing healthcare facility renovations with similar operational constraints but different stakeholder priorities.
More importantly, cross-sector experience has taught me to approach each project with genuine curiosity rather than preconceived notions. I’ve learned to ask better questions and listen more carefully to subject matter experts in each field, which has made me more effective at building collaborative teams that leverage everyone’s specialized knowledge.
Q: How do you translate complex technical information into actionable insights for project teams and stakeholders?
A: Translating complex technical information into actionable insights involves understanding both the technical details and the decision-making needs of different stakeholders. Here’s how I tackle this:
Identify Critical Metrics: Tailor the level of detail to each audience. Executives need high-level indicators of progress, risk, and financial performance, while project teams require granular data on activities and dependencies.
Use Visual Tools: Develop customized dashboards that integrate schedule, cost, and risk metrics, providing an integrated view of project health. These visualizations make complex relationships clear at a glance.
Provide Narrative Context: Explain trends and their implications for project goals, turning raw data into a coherent story that stakeholders can act on.
Create Feedback Loops: Regularly gather stakeholder feedback to refine and improve communication, ensuring our project controls systems support effective decision-making.
Q: What emerging trends do you see shaping the future of project management, and how are you preparing to lead in this evolving landscape?
A: Project controls are shifting from retrospective reporting to predictive analytics. Tools such as AI-based forecasting, automated risk detection, and machine learning algorithms will transform how we manage cost, schedule, and risk. Project controls are evolving into a hybrid of technical excellence, data strategy, and human intelligence. I aim to lead by blending traditional rigor with emerging innovation — and by staying adaptable, proactive, and always grounded in adding value to the project.
I’m investing in learning platforms like Power BI and experimenting with AI-enabled tools like Deltek Acumen, Oracle Aconex AI assistants, and machine learning-driven progress monitoring. I’m also leading efforts to turn schedule and cost data into actionable dashboards for real-time decision-making.
I’m also integrating advanced risk modeling and earned schedule metrics aligned with industry standards to provide deeper insights into schedule and cost performance.
