Description
Book SynopsisIntroduction to IT Project Management provides IT project managers with the practical tools needed to maintain daily operations while managing multiple projects. This valuable reference helps IT project managers, CIOs, and project sponsors understand the IT project environment so that projects can be managed much more efficiently and successfully. Topics include: • How projects assist an organization in meeting its strategic objectives • The discipline of project management and its role in organizations • Initiating and planning projects • Estimating project cost and time requirements • Determining availability of resources • Analyzing relevant risks • Developing a realistic, final schedule or budget • Selecting a competent project team • Identifying stakeholders and defining their quality parameters and communication needs • Monitoring and controlling projects • Change management • Project audit and closure PLUS - You'll follow a case study and IT examples throughout the text that demonstrate how key concepts are applied in practice. Also included are suggested forms and techniques for using software.
Table of ContentsProjects and Operations Organizational Structure and the Strategic Role of Project Management Project Processes, Phases, and Life Cycles Project Management Plan Elements Initiating and Planning Project Scope Creating the Work Breakdown Structures and Project Schedule Developing the Project Team Quality Management Project Communications Project Risk Finalizing the Schedule and Budget Project Execution Project Monitoring and Control Project Audit and Closure
