CIS 3003: Project Management
Topic 1: Introduction to Project Management
• What is a Project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or
service (PMBOK 2000 Sect 1.2)
A project is a once-through set of activities undertaken to produce specific
results within a definite timeframe and a given amount of resources (e-People ITPM
Topical Guidebook Sect 1.1.A)
A unique undertaking with a concise life cycle, start and end dates, finite
budget, resource allocation and defined outcome or objective (Information Systems
Project Management p.24 © 2003
Characteristics of a Project
• Unique - has some distinguishing way from all other products or services
• Finite Objectives
• Temporary - specific start and end point (or life cycle)
• Requires resources, often from various (organizational) areas
• Specific Budget
• Clear Methodology
• Have a primary sponsor or customer
• Involves uncertainty
• What is Project Management?
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and
techniques to project activities to meet project requirements (PMBOK 2000 Sect 1.3)
It is accomplished through the use of processes such as : initiating,
planning, executing, controlling, and closing also it is a process that includes
planning, putting the project plan into action, and measuring progress and its
performance.
• The Role of the Project Management/Managers
The Project Manager’s Responsibilities
1. Define scope of project
2. Identify stakeholders, decision-makers, and escalation procedures
3. Develop detailed task list (work breakdown structures)
4. Estimate time requirements
5. Develop initial project management flow chart
6. Identify required resources and budget
7. Evaluate project requirements
8. Identify and evaluate risks
9. Prepare contingency plan
10. Identify interdependencies
11. Identify and track critical milestones
12. Participate in project phase review
13. Secure needed resources
14. Manage the change control process
15. Report project status
* Source : “Building a Foundation for Tomorrow:Skills Standards for Information Technology, Millenium
Edition,” Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies,
Belleview, WA, 1999 as quoted in IT Project
Management by Kathy Swalbe
http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/dcivan/303KM/0-619-15984-7_02_op. pdf
• Ethics in Project Management
• According to the source, that there are four (4) values of project managers
around the globe and they are important: to project management:
o Responsibility
o Respect,
o Fairness, and
o Honesty.
PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for PMP®
You may also visit this site for more info coming from the CEO of PMI
https://www.pmi.org/about/ethics
• Project Management Software
o Here are some examples of software that are simple and intuitive
project management applications that give you the way to manage all
projects and tasks.
https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/best-project-management-software/
