Managing IT Projects Effectively
Managing IT Projects Effectively
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Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Manage Information Technology (IT) projects using project management methodology.
- Master fundamental project management skills, concepts and techniques.
- Link project requirements and objectives to stakeholders’ needs in a clear and compelling manner.
- Set realistic measurable objectives and estimate project costs and schedules using proven techniques.
- Develop a work breakdown structure and a project schedule.
- Establish an effective project control and monitoring process for IT Projects.
Who should attend:
Project managers and senior professionals who seek to manage small to large-sized projects or to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in the key functions of project management.
Program Outline
Overview of IT Project Management
- Defining Project and Project Management in IT
- Common Project Characteristics
- Working with Client/End User
- Skills Needed by IT Project Manager
- Challenges in IT Project Management
- IT Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities
- IT Project Life Cycle
- IT Project Structure
Project Concept
- Assessing Business Needs and Opportunities
- Developing Project Concept
- Evaluating Financial Benefits/Costs
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Establishing Conceptual Solutions
- Developing the Business Case
Project Requirements
- Gathering and Defining Requirements
- Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
- Prioritizing Requirements
- Documenting Requirements
Project Planning
- Building Work Breakdown Structure
- Estimating Project Duration and Resources
- Activity Sequencing
- Network Diagram
- Critical Path Analysis
- Schedule Planning
- Gantt Charts
- Milestone Charts
- Resource Planning
- Resource Leveling
- Cost Estimating
- Risk Management Planning
- Subsidiary Management Plans
Project Design
- Developing Preliminary Design
- Performing Gap Analysis
- Prototype IT Solution
- Preparing Technical Specifications Documentation
- Design Techniques
- Solution Alternatives
Project Implementation and Closeout
- Managing Project Team
- Conflict Management
- Managing Stakeholders
- Managing Schedule
- Managing Cost
- Administering Contracts
- Earned Value Analysis
- Guidelines for Regaining Project Control
- Performing Quality Assurance
- System Testing
- Change Management
- Delivery and Transitioning
- Administrative and Contractual Closeout Phase
- Guidelines for Project Closeout
Introduction to the Project Management Office (PMO)
- Definition of Project Office
- PMO Functions
- Project Office Types
- Benefits from Each Project Office Type
- Roles and Responsibilities
