Project manager allocation in research and development is often approached with uniform assumptions that fail to reflect the real nature of R&D environments.
Join us for an engaging session with
Paolo Alagna, R&D On Demand Program Manager at imec, Belgium, and
Board Member at PMI Belgium, as he discusses how to move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to project manager (PM) allocation in research and development.
Traditional models distribute PM time evenly across projects, often ignoring complexity, uncertainty, and organizational context. This can lead to unbalanced workloads, inaccurate schedules, and missed opportunities. Paolo will share how a complexity-based framework—using a tailored TOE (Technical, Organizational, Environmental) assessment—can transform PM capacity planning, from individual projects to the portfolio level.
In this webinar, you will learn how to
- Apply a TOE framework to assess project complexity at intake
- Use complexity-driven effort curves to model PM workload
- Align PM involvement with project phases and seniority
- Map complexity against value to optimize portfolio-level decisions
Speakers
R&D On Demand Program Manager, imec, Belgium
With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Paolo Alagna has built his career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and leadership.
He currently manages one of imec’s Research On Demand programs, supporting high-tech startups in transforming ideas in semiconductor memory from lab proof-of-concept to high-volume manufacturing.
Over the years, Paolo has contributed in various roles at companies such as Semitool, ADVANTEST, Canon, and ASML, and has collaborated with global customers including STMicroelectronics, GlobalFoundries,
Infineon, Bosch, and ARM. His work has spanned program and project management, product development, and technology transfer, with a focus on helping teams bring new technologies from concept to market.
In 2024, he was appointed Head of the PMO for imec’s Compute and System Scaling department, where he supports governance, portfolio efficiency, and strategic alignment across a large and diverse set of projects.
Beyond his professional role, Paolo is actively engaged in the project management community through the PMI Belgium Chapter, where he volunteers to lead professional development initiatives.
