Alejandro Romero-Torres, PhD, PMP, SPC, is a Full Professor of Project Management and Vice-Dean for International Affairs at the School of Management of Université du Québec à Montréal (ESG UQAM). He holds the ESG UQAM Chair in Project Management and directs the Laboratory for Innovative Practices in Project Contexts (PICoP).
His research focuses on project governance, digital transformation, agile approaches, and innovation in project management. He works closely with public organizations across Quebec and Canada to strengthen their project management practices and maturity.
Recognized for his leadership and engagement, he received the PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award in 2026, the PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award in 2020 and the PMI-Montréal Engagement Award in 2016. An active contributor to the international project management community, he served on the core committee of the PMBOK® Guide—Sixth Edition, chaired the PMI Global Accreditation Center from 2020 to 2024, and currently serves as a Board Director.
