What framework (methodology) does an IT Project Manager generally use and why?
Can you please give strong arguments to support your answer?
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
First let me say that there is not a special type of project manager. I mean, it does not exist an "IT" project manager. Second, for each initiative, you have to choose a method to do things. A method is not a framework. A framework is a template to create methods. Third, the method you choose (or you create) could be based in best practices. You have a guide with best practices is the PMBOK. The worst thing you can do is to select a method because it is used in similar type of initiatives. The method you choose must be the best suitable for your initiative. In fact, in the same organization, you can find several methods defined and one is chosen according to a checklist of selection criteria.
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May 23, 2022 10:30 PM
Chris Oroho
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Fully agree.
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Beth SpriggsHome Furnishings AssociationWoodbridge, Va, United States
I think there are specific types of project managers, and an IT project manager is one of them. IT projects have their own methods, just like construction projects, or environmental projects, or any other similar interest group.
Some areas I've found in which specific processes and best practices can vary by trade include vendor selection, contract negotiation (IT contracts have some unique pieces), budget forecasting, time estimating, and user adoption. While these areas are in every PM discipline and there are best practices, the guiding principles can shift depending on the trade. For example, Agile is heavily used in software development projects, but might not make as much sense for other trades. If you're looking for one broad methodology widely used in IT projects, I'd suggest it's Agile.
Is there a specific area within IT PM you're particularly interested in? I'd be happy to connect and chat further.
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I also think that IT projects require a slightly different methodology than other Technical projects, regardless of whether agile methods are used.
For instance, there are multiple types of software testing required: use case/UAT, regression, integration, system, load/performance, etc.
For projects with well defined requirements, the waterfall SDLC is appropriate. If requirements and objectives are not well known, or are expected to evolve, then an agile method or a hybrid agile-waterfall (phased delivery) method may be best. Saving Changes...
Chris OrohoSenior Internal Auditor| National Fisheries AuthorityPort Moresby, Ncd, Papua New Guinea
Aug 11, 2015 6:59 PM
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First let me say that there is not a special type of project manager. I mean, it does not exist an "IT" project manager. Second, for each initiative, you have to choose a method to do things. A method is not a framework. A framework is a template to create methods. Third, the method you choose (or you create) could be based in best practices. You have a guide with best practices is the PMBOK. The worst thing you can do is to select a method because it is used in similar type of initiatives. The method you choose must be the best suitable for your initiative. In fact, in the same organization, you can find several methods defined and one is chosen according to a checklist of selection criteria.
