Perspectives of Project Management Sustainability in the Society 5.0 Context: Moving Forward Towards Human-Centricity

Abstract

The article is conceptualized to shed more light on the existing theoretical fund by extending and deepening the understanding of perspectives of sustainable project management on the horizon towards Society 5.0. The purpose of the study is to enlighten the powerful contributor in shaping a phenomenon grounded on a human-centric society that empowers the long-term prosperity and well-being of all involved parties in a collective intelligence ecosystem. The paper opted for a research method that is based on secondary data collection using a systematic literature review approach. Referring to the existing theoretical fund, current trends in the macro environment on one hand, and the vision of Society 5.0 on the other, the research results signify transformation-related perspectives in the project management landscape towards a sustainable framework that fits the Society 5.0 context. The conclusion depicts limitations and contributions to both, theory, and practice.