Public sector project management is a specialized domain of project management focused on the application of principles, methodologies, and tools to the planning, execution, and oversight of initiatives within government and public service organizations. As an academic concept and field of research, it investigates the unique complexities arising from multi-stakeholder environments, stringent regulatory frameworks, public accountability, and the imperative to achieve societal value, exploring distinct governance structures, risk management approaches, and success factors inherent in delivering projects with public impact.