A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW: THE ROLE OF BIG DATA ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

Technological advancements require that human labour adapt rapidly to process and utilise Big Data effectively. Big Data plays a critical role in enhancing productivity while mitigating risks associated with project execution. Leveraging Big Data allows organisations to minimise losses and optimise output using available resources. Efficient project management can be facilitated through Big Data by improving stakeholder engagement and enabling more precise project planning. Furthermore, employing Big Data to enhance project management and promote project sustainability represents the highest value achievable through its application. Despite its potential, Big Data adoption remains limited, with most initiatives relying on conceptual or generalised approaches. While previous research has explored Big Data applications across various industries, findings remain somewhat fragmented and insufficiently detailed. Consequently, this study aims to identify the specific benefits of Big Data for project management and project sustainability, with the objective of determining the most significant aspects that justify its implementation in industrial and corporate projects. The study employs a systematic literature review methodology. The sample comprised 20 selected articles from an initial pool of 171, obtained via purposive sampling through Google Scholar and Scopus journal indexing portals. Data collection followed the PICOS framework and utilised a Systematic Review Diagram based on PRISMA, with analysis conducted through mapping using the Systematic Review model. Findings from the literature indicate that Big Data enhances project management by enabling organisations to acquire information efficiently and rapidly, thereby reducing project-related risks. In sustainability-oriented projects, Big Data facilitates the identification of critical information to ensure that project plans are executed with minimal risk. Organisations can utilise the insights from this literature review to improve both project management and project sustainability, enabling more effective, efficient, and structured planning processes.