With his master’s thesis on the “Optimization of Portfolio Prioritization in Project Management through Generative Artificial Intelligence,” Sebastian Colditz, Consultant for Implementation & PM Strategy at Campana & Schott, was awarded the prestigious German Project Management Study Award 2025. This practice‑oriented thesis was developed as part of his studies in Industrial Engineering with a technical focus on Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, supported by Campana & Schott.
His master’s thesis examines how artificial intelligence can support the complex task of portfolio planning and how this support is perceived by users. “The integration of AI into portfolio prioritization opens up new possibilities to make strategic decisions faster, more objective, and more transparent. At the same time, the human perspective remains indispensable to review the output and contribute context and experience,” explains Sebastian Colditz.
The thesis combines theoretical foundations with practice‑oriented methods and highlights opportunities—such as improved objectivity and speed—as well as challenges, including acceptance and integration into existing processes. It thus provides an innovative approach to strategic project portfolio management in companies.
“We are very pleased about Sebastian’s success and are convinced that he has produced results that can be directly applied in projects and provide targeted support to decision‑makers,” says Dr. Jadena Bechtel, Senior Expert for Project & Portfolio Management and supervisor of the thesis at Campana & Schott.
The German Project Management Study Award has been presented by the GPM German Association for Project Management since 1997. The award recognizes outstanding academic theses that deliver innovative approaches and practical solutions in project management. Its goal is to make academic excellence visible and promote the exchange between research and practice.
Campana & Schott congratulates Sebastian Colditz on this well‑deserved award and is proud that his research actively contributes to the further development of project management.
You can find more information about the award here.