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PRESENTED BY:DEEP KUMAR SHARMAM.TECH(1ST SEM)

SOFTWARE ENGG.

Project Management Process Framework

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Outline:1. Definition of project management

2. Benefits of project management

3. Project management framework

4. Knowledge areas of project management

5. Project management process groups

6. Relationship among process groups and knowledge areas

7. Project management tools and techniques

8. Project success factors

9. Conclusion

10. References

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1. Definition of Project Management

Project management is the process of using

proven tools and techniques to manage the

scope, time and cost of a project.

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2. Benefits of Project Management

• Clear and understood project scope and problem statement

• Identification of project risks with documented strategies

• Improved communication among project team, executive sponsor, leadership and stakeholders

• Consistent method for monitoring and controlling project deliverables and milestones

• Ability to measure project performance

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3. Project Management Framework

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4. Knowledge Areas of Project Management

• Project integration management• Scope management • Time management• Cost management• Quality management• Human resource management• communication management• Risk management• Procurement management

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5. Project Management Process Groups

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5.1. Initiating

• Defining the overall project goal• Defining general expectations of

customers,management,or other stakeholders• Defining the general project scope and problem

statement• Selecting initial members of the project team

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5.2. Planning

• Developing the scope statement

• Selecting the planning team

• Estimating the resource requirements for the activities

• Estimating time and cost for activities

• Developing the schedule

• Developing the budget

• Risk planning

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5.3. Execution

• Meeting with team members

• Communicating with stakeholders

• Resolving conflicts that always arise during a project

• Approve change request

• Securing necessary resources (money,people, equipment) to carry out the project plan

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5.4. Monitoring and Controlling

• Monitoring deviations in budget or schedule

• Taking corrective action

• Rescheduling the project activities

• Getting changes approved by stakeholders

• Correction of errors

• Measuring the ongoing project activities

• Monitoring the project variables

• Updating project documentation

5.5. Closing

• Validating the last of the tasks are complete in the project plan

• Releasing resources

• Lessons learned

• Final vendor payment

• Writing a final project report

• Closing out the files

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6. Relationship Among Process Groups and Knowledge Areas

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7. Project Management Tools and Techniques

• Project management tools and techniques assist project managers and their teams in various aspects of project management

• Specific tools and techniques include: Project charters, scope statements, and WBS (scope)

Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis,

critical chain scheduling(time)

Cost estimates and earned value management (cost)

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8. Project Success Factors

• Executive support• User involvement• Experienced project manager• Clear business objectives• Minimized scope• Standard software infrastructure• Firm basic requirements• Formal methodology

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9. conclusion

• Project management framework supports the implementation of project management within an organization

• It helps communication within the team because of a common language

• Streamlines the use of tools and techniques for key project management processes

• Ensure that focus is maintained on the early stage of the project life cycle

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10. References

• http://www.ucop.edu/strategic-resources-group/_files/20110304b_Project_Management%20Framework.pdf

• http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/egov_downloads/Item_6_Appendix_BCW_PM_Framework.pdf

• http://www.csu.edu.au/division/psc/pmframework/Project_Management_Framework_v27_full.pdf

• http://www.uakron.edu/pmo/templates/ProjectManagementFramework.pdf

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