IT Project Management Research Articles

IT project managers’ competencies required on the market – generative AI enhanced analysis

IT project managers’ competencies required on the market – generative AI enhanced analysis

Стан і тенденції досліджень з управління проєктними ризиками

The aim of the article is to determine the contextual and temporal regularities of the development of the presentation in the scientific literature of research in the field of project risk management using bibliometric analysis. To achieve this aim, this study analyzed the following: the trend and structural patterns of publication activity of scholars around the world; the geographical structure of affiliation of scientists; the topics of the most cited articles on project risk management, also a bibliometric analysis using the instrumentarium of VOSviewer v. 1.6.10 as the research tools for analyzing relevant literature from the Scopus database on project risk management. A bibliometric analysis with the central category of «project risk» made it possible to identify eight clusters of scientific research on project risk management: the first cluster is focused on risk management methodology, investment and innovation risk, development and implementation of an innovative product, startup; the second – on project risk management in the field of information technology, information systems, software, identification of risk factors and evaluation of project efficiency; the third – on the optimization of risk management, modeling, the use of methods and instruments in the risk management system (hierarchy analysis method, fuzzy logic method); the fourth – on the assessment of risk probability, cost and complexity of the project; the fifth – on the assessment of the quality of the project, substantiation of the management strategy; the sixth – on the peculiarities of the product life cycle, project infrastructure, management of specific project risks (stakeholders, political situation, technology development); the seventh – on the practical application of standards, algorithms, and models of project risk management; the eighth cluster is based on substantiating the choice of the project, setting risk limits, developing algorithms, and using artificial intelligence. A promising area of management is risk management in the field of information technology, namely: risk management of IT projects and software; development and implementation of startups and innovative products; the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Best Practices for Knowledge and Quality Management in IT Projects

With the ever-increasing demand for development and innovation, organizations must prioritize quality management aspects to ensure the quality of their online products and services. This includes implementing effective test management strategies to identify and resolve issues before they impact end users. The aim of this research is to underscore the need for a robust test management plan to ensure stable and trustworthy web services. As such, it proposes best practice solutions for organizations in the field of quality control and testing, which have a high impact on improving knowledge management. This study used an observational approach to assess the importance of quality assurance in IT projects and its impact on knowledge management. The findings presented in this paper highlight the critical role that quality control and testing procedures play in promoting effective knowledge management. Furthermore the outcomes of the study show that in order to deliver world-class software and services, organizations must prioritize effective test management and continuous quality assurance.

Information technology project management: success, failure and risk factors

Information technology project management: success, failure and risk factors

GROUP DYNAMICS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SELECTION OF TOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT PROJECT LEARNING

In the modern conditions of globalization and widespread digitalization, cooperation between people in virtual environments is becoming an important condition for the success of both individuals and teams. This trend is also reflected in the education industry, and in the context of a high degree of uncertainty in access to educational resources and communication tools caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or military operations on the territory of Ukraine, the need to use flexible methodologies is actualized not only in training future IT specialists. At the same time, the use of online support tools for project-based learning and Agile project management contributes to the improvement, and under certain conditions is the only way to organize, cooperate between members of dynamic teams, form students' digital competence and soft skills, and gain professional experience. Based on the results of the analysis of scientific publications, Jira, Asana and Notion were identified as the most common IT project management tools and Trello - to support project-based learning and manage Agile teams. The results of a survey conducted among 1st and 4th year students of the Faculty of Information Technology of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NULES) as part of the implementation of diagnostic measures in the study of the discipline "Group Dynamics and Communications" are the basis for determining the effectiveness of using Trello as a means of supporting student project-based learning, the importance of students gaining educational experience of online project interaction and group dynamics, as well as creating conditions for early professional self-determination of students and gaining experience in professional activities and online interaction. It has been confirmed that professional experience has the greatest influence on the choice of project-based learning support tools: students with professional experience more often choose professional tools for the implementation of educational projects.

Individual strategies in project management: models and methods of formation

The article substantiates the need for an individual approach to planning and resource allocation in IT project management. The analysis of the feasibility of using standard models is carried out, approaches to project management are proposed, taking into account the probabilistic nature of the connections of the complex of works, the influence of disturbing influences.

Transferring IT project management experiential knowledge into organisational learning

Transferring IT project management experiential knowledge into organisational learning

Unexpected Events in IT Projects: A Conceptual Review and Research Agenda

When unexpected events occur, IT project teams need to react appropriately in order to limit the potentially negative, and sometimes disastrous consequences of such events. Yet, while past research has identified unexpected events as being an important aspect to consider when managing projects, the existing literature does not provide a clear conceptualization of this concept which limits the development of new theories and thus the ability to guide practitioners. Based on a literature review and to advance our understanding of unexpected events in IT projects and their effective management, and facilitate future theoretical developments on IT project management, the present paper develops a conceptualization that clearly distinguishes this concept from other closely related ones, as well as proposing a research framework that links it to IT project team responses and their consequences. A detailed research agenda, integrating current advances in different fields, is developed to highlight future research avenues.

Toward new data for IT and IoT project management method prediction

Selecting the best project management method at the workplace helps to deliver a high-quality product to the customer. Hence, the need for good knowledge of management methods, their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, is necessary to be able to select the best for the specific project. However, until now, no large dataset for Machine Learning and decision-making model, model or system has been proposed to help project managers to the most efficient method adapted to the constraints of their projects. This work develops the construction of the dataset for agile and IoT project management method based on the real experiences. In this paper, our objective is to propose a criteria-based model that allows the choice of the best management method to adopt for such an IT or IoT project according to a set of criteria.

Evaluation of software for project management in the field of IT: Problems and prospects

Aim. The presented study aims to develop a model for evaluating software for project management in the field of IT and to outline opportunities for its implementation in an IT company. Tasks. The authors substantiate the problems and prospects of using software for project management in the field of IT; describe existing software for IT project management; develop an activity model reflecting the operating principles of the system for evaluating software for IT project management; substantiate opportunities for the practical application of the developed model; identify key criteria for selecting software for IT project management. Methods. This study uses the methods of theoretical analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, juxtaposition, abstraction, deduction and induction, content analysis, design and modeling, observation. Results. A model for evaluating software for project management in the field of IT is developed and substantiated. The possibilities, priority directions, and ways of its implementation in an IT company are described. The scientific and practical significance of the study consists in the argumentation for the conceptual framework of a model of a score-rating system for evaluating software for project management for the needs of an IT company. The model can be used when comparing software based on functional and score characteristics. Prospects for the development of the presented system include testing the model on various software for managing IT projects and adapting the model and its internal characteristics to the needs of the IT company, adjusting the proposed mechanism and conceptual framework of the evaluation system. Conclusions. The study establishes that the prospects for using the presented model are good in cases of a generalized cost-functional comparison of a wide range of software; detailed evaluation of the best software in terms of functional diversity (for example, a score comparison of the three best programs in terms of the total number of functional characteristics), which would reduce the final load on the user during evaluation; comparison of a small number of options when choosing from the most preferable software tools.

Problems of Operational HR Decision-Making in the Process of IT Project Management

The digitalization of all aspects of the life of the state and society required the development of information technologies and, as a result, gave rise to organizational problems in the implementation of IT projects. The issues of creating an information-analytical system to support the adoption of strategic and operational decisions on appointments and distribution of tasks in the process of project management are becoming increasingly important. The life cycle of innovative projects for the development and implementation of information technologies is characterized by a plurality of implemented functions and the subjectivity of assessing the skill level of performers. Solving the problems of human resource management should ensure a reduction in the likelihood of IT project risks and, in accordance with the principles of classical management theory and the theory of human relations, stimulate employee motivation and the desire for self-realization. The uncertainty of the factors used in the organization of work on the project makes it inefficient to use the classical methods of distribution and redistribution of tasks. Decision-making models built on the basis of the system analysis methodology and the Pospelov resolving matrix method implemented in the computational and intellectual components of the automated decision-making system provide a reduction in the risks traditionally associated with the innovative activities of IT companies.

IT Governance Measurement using COBIT 5 for Evaluating IT Project Management Aspect: Case Study of Insurance Company

IT Governance Measurement using COBIT 5 for Evaluating IT Project Management Aspect: Case Study of Insurance Company

A Proposal for Research on the Application of AI/ML in ITPM

According to the market research firm Tractica, the global artificial intelligence software market is forecast to grow to 126 billion by 2025. Additionally, the Gartner group predicts that during the same time as much as 80% of the routine work , which represents the bulk of human hours spent in today's project management (PM) activities, can be eliminated because of collaboration between humans and smart machines. Today's PM practices rely heavily on human input. However, that is not the optimum use of the human project manager's intuitive, innovative, and creative abilities. Many aspects of a project manager's work could be managed by machines that utilize AI/ML approaches to address nonroutine and predictive tasks. This paper describes IT project management (ITPM) processes and associated tasks and identifies the AI/ML approaches that can support them.

Socio-Technical and Political Complexities: Findings from Two Case Studies of Large IT Project-Based Organizations

Information technology (IT) projects are becoming more complex due to technological advancements, increased sociopolitical demand, and competition. In recent years, the project complexity field has attracted increasing attention with diverse strategies and methods proposed to identify, evaluate, and respond to various complexities. This study aims to identify and prioritize factors contributing to complexity in IT projects by reporting two case studies conducted on large IT organizations. The literature on project complexity informed and guided this exploratory research. The data were collected through 21 semi-structured interviews and analyzed by applying open and axial coding content analysis. Underpinned by complexity theories, 19 factors contributing to the complexity of IT projects were identified, and their importance was highlighted using the Friedman test. The top five factors contributing to IT project complexity were identified as follows: the diversity of stakeholders; technological newness of the project; conflicting goals of stakeholders; variety of product sub-systems and components; and uncertainty of project objectives. This study’s findings contribute to the project management literature and inform practitioners about how to achieve more effective management of complex IT projects.

Preparation of an Information Technology Master Plan Using the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Framework Case Study of PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. 2018 Year

Long-term planning in the development of information systems is useful to support the company's vision and mission called Information Technology (IT) Master Plan. The IT Master Plan explains things related to the company's vision and mission to the information technology project management planning and basically the IT Master Plan is the conversion of the company's strategy into an information system technology implementation plan. The first step in building an information technology infrastructure is to make an IT Master Plan first. The IT Master Plan is made referring to the company's business strategy through understanding the organization's business architecture and technology trends. The decision makers will formulate strategic matters related to the implementation of IT infrastructure. TOGAF is one of the frameworks that is often used in preparing this IT Master Plan. The TOGAF framework consists of methods and components for assessing, creating, deploying and maintaining enterprise architectures. With a broad scope, complete, easy to understand and utilizing the terminology concept of ISO/IEC 42010: 2007 makes TOGAF as an option. TOGAF is developed by The Open Group and is free/open source. The IT Master Plan must always be updated in accordance with the company's business developments. Changes and company dynamics related to information technology and systems must be contained in the IT Master Plan.

Contribution for Establishment of Software for Determining the Tensile Strength of Agricultural Tools. Simple and Complex Shaped Tools

Abstract The importance of evaluating the energy requirements of soil preparation operations is a concern of researchers specializing in agricultural equipment. To answer such a question, they have proposed several mathematical models for the evaluation of tensile strength. However, given the large number of parameters introduced in these models, the selection of one of these models under specific agro-pedological conditions often poses an issue. Knowing the difficulties of selecting a mathematical model from those proposed in literature, the work presented allows a judicious choice of the model to be used, taking into account the precise working conditions. The work employs the MERISE method (it is a method of analysis, design and management of IT projects) to realize this work. For these purposes, a computer program was designed to quickly determine the tractive effort from a system of information on predefined equipment and working conditions. This program is called DERT (Fr: Détermination de l‘Effort de Résistance à la Traction; En: Determination of Traction Resistance Effort) and grants the possibility to convert the traction effort into energy using the most appropriate mathematical model. This computer tool enables the establishment of a database on the tractive effort and energy requirements of mechanized agricultural work. Eighteen farms permitted testing the DERT program to evaluate the efforts using the appropriate models. A generalization of its use at the level of different farms will allow the creation of a national map of energy needs and thus the optimization of agricultural equipment and energy consumption.

Способы совершенствования процессов управления IT-проектами

The topic of the article as well as the issues concerning the ways to improve IT-project management processes are becoming more and more relevant, the need to respond effectively to the changing national and international challenges of external conditions is increasing. Therefore, a detailed structural study and elaboration of ways to improve IT project management processes are required.
 This study focuses on ways to improve IT project management processes.
 The research methods are theoretical methods: analysis of sources, systematization and generalization. 
 The author of the article gives an interpretation of the concept "IT-project", "IT-project management". 
 The article analyzes the problems of IT-project management in modern organizations. 
 It characterizes the existing methods of IT-project management, as well as proposes new ways of managing IT-projects: the use of a unified information system, the model of "7 K-questions", the map of competencies in selecting the team.

Successful Management of IT Projects in Healthcare Institutions after COVID-19: Role of Digital Orientation and Innovation Adaption

This research aims to examine specific issues that how healthcare institutions successfully manage IT projects after the deadly disease of COVID-19. The world’s healthcare institute changed its traditional way of treatment to IT-based equipment after COVID-19. Hence, this study investigated the how digital orientation helps healthcare institutes for successful management of IT. Our study identifies the critical role of digital orientation and innovation adaption in the successful management of IT. The mediating role of innovation adaption in the association between digital orientation and successful management of IT was also investigated. In total, 456 questionnaires were used for the collection of data from eight different healthcare centers. We selected participants through random sampling. Findings on the healthcare institution showed that successful management of IT is predicted through digital orientation. This study’s results proved that digital orientation impacts innovation adaption, and similarly, innovation adaption influences the successful management of IT. The outcomes show the mediating role of innovation adaption in the linkage between digital orientation and successful management of IT. Current research contributes to the existing literature through combined impacts of the digital orientation, innovation adaption, and successful management of IT through means of demonstrating how, when, and why digital orientation supports the successful management of IT. Moreover, innovation adaption performs a significant role in the extant digitalize world; thus, we chose innovation adaption as a mediator in this study.

Knowledge Creation for Digital Innovation in Malaysia: Practitioners’ Standpoint

Background: Malaysia established the National Industry 4.0 strategy (NI4.0) in 2018 to aid the country’s industries in adopting modern technologies to increase productivity and competitiveness. The purpose of NI4.0 is to increase enterprises’ intelligence capabilities as smart manufacturers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), who employ data and information across the whole enactment process. As a result, high-technology adoption in NI4.0 is expected to improve knowledge creation (KC) in the Information Technology (IT) business. Recent NI4.0 breakthroughs have permitted new types of borderless projects, thereby, increasing the complexity and unpredictability of IT projects while simultaneously providing a multitude of new knowledge. However, the understanding of contemporary practice difficulties in IT projects and the knowledge creation phenomena is limited. Method: This study is exploratory in nature with a generic qualitative research method. Ten selected key IT project managers were interviewed to understand the current challenges confronting IT projects in Malaysia to build practice-oriented problem statements and to provide relevance leading to a research framework for knowledge creation impacting digital innovation. Interview data were systematically analysed using the NVivo software tool. Results: Practitioners’ reflected that a transactive memory system, IT support and T-shaped skills are current challenges in Malaysian IT projects. This is consistent with the literature. Conclusions: This practice review benefits Malaysia’s public and commercial sectors by confirming that the literature is coherent with practice by providing insights that may warrant further research in this field.

Brief Reports Prepared by Students and Graduates of Master of Science in Biobanking.

Brief Reports Prepared by Students and Graduates of Master of Science in Biobanking.