Dr. Jesús Martínez-Almela is a distinguished Projects, Programme, and Portfolio Manager and a Certified IPMA Coach for Human Talent Development. With a robust background in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, he has made significant contributions to the field of project management with a strong emphasis on sustainable development.

Professional Roles and Achievements

Dr. Martínez-Almela has held several key positions within the International Project Management Association (IPMA), including President from 2018 to 2020 and Chairman of the Council of Delegates from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, he was honored as an IPMA Fellow for his exceptional contributions to the profession.

As the founder and owner of Bioagroprojects Biotech PPPM, Dr. Martínez-Almela leads a firm specializing in training, consultancy, and interim project and programme management, focusing on sustainable farming and renewable energy.

In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Martínez-Almela has actively engaged in academia, lecturing at 13 Polytechnic Universities across Spain and major universities in seven Latin American countries. Since 2017, he has been a dedicated faculty member in the PhD Project Management Programme at Alma Mater Europaea.

Educational Background

• Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering: Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain, 1986.
• Postgraduate Studies: Completed programs in Environmental Engineering at Lleida University, Wastewater Treatment at the Polytechnic University of Catalunya, and a Technology Program at Stanford University.

Contributions to Project Management

Dr. Martínez-Almela has played a pivotal role in developing international standards for project management, participating in key initiatives such as ICB3, ICB4, PEB, and OCB. He holds multiple certifications and has authored over 300 technical and scientific documents, co-authoring eight books focused on sustainable agriculture and project management.

Recent Appointment

In June 2024, Dr. Martínez-Almela was appointed as an Honorary Global Advisor for the PM World Journal and PM World Library, recognizing his extensive experience and influential leadership in the project management profession.

Through his dedicated work at Alma Mater Europaea and his global contributions to the field, Dr. Jesús Martínez-Almela continues to inspire and shape the future of project management and sustainable development.

ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6717-9082

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesus-Martinez-Almela

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusmartinezalmelaprojectman/