Evaluating the correlation between sustainable project management and project success: the impact of organizational culture

Purpose The importance of construction projects cannot be overstated because they lay the groundwork for the remaining aspects of the economy to thrive; however, a lot of projects are unsuccessful therefore affecting the sustainability of businesses, firms, environment and society. Subsequently, sustainable project management (SPM) has emerged as the new school of thought to enhance the rate of project success (PS). Hence, this research aims to assess the impact of SPM on PS and the moderating influence of organizational culture (OC). Design/methodology/approach Using Ghana as the study context and a survey strategy with self-administered questionnaires, data were collected from 641 construction firms. Partial least squares structural equation modeling tool was utilized to analyze the measurement and structural model. Findings The outcomes point out that SPM has a substantial and positive influence on PS, while OC negatively and significantly moderates the nexus. Originality/value The research adds to the body of existing literature while also providing critical insights into the emerging trends of SPM and PS. Furthermore, it adds to practice by supporting decision-makers, construction experts and policymakers in planning and carrying out public-sector projects.