Project Management

Project Management Components

Effective project management ensures systems are delivered on time, within budget, and meet requirements.

Four Key Components

Planning

Define goals, deliverables, scope, and constraints. Identify stakeholders and resources needed.

Scheduling

Order tasks, set timelines, create milestones. Use Gantt charts to visualise the schedule.

Budgeting

Estimate and allocate costs. Track spending against the budget throughout the project.

Tracking

Monitor progress against the plan. Identify issues early and adjust as needed.

Project Documentation

  • Project Charter - Authorises the project and defines scope
  • Requirements Document - Details what the system must do
  • Timeline/Schedule - Shows tasks and deadlines
  • Risk Register - Identifies potential problems and mitigation strategies