PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR IT COMPANIES: METHODS AND TOOLS.

DOI: 10.31673/2415-8089.2025.015762

Abstract

The article analyzes the problems of project
management in modern IT companies and possible ways to improve this process. It is noted that
each IT company is unique and has its own characteristics, therefore, each of them requires an
individual approach to project management. Within the framework of IT project management,
questions constantly arise regarding deadlines, budget constraints, as well as possible
shortcomings in personnel qualifications. Managers often face the need to solve complex
technological problems related to hardware, software, operating systems and databases.
Effective project management in IT companies is a critical factor in their success and
development. The use of modern methodologies, digital technologies and adaptive strategies allows
companies to quickly respond to market changes, minimize risks and improve the quality of the final
product.
Project management in the field of information technology has recently gained recognition as
one of the most effective approaches to planning and implementing investment projects. However,
modern IT projects face numerous challenges that can reduce the effectiveness of project
management and make the implementation of ideas unprofitable. The main problems in this area remain the shortage of qualified specialists, the issue of distribution of responsibility among
managers and the lack of a ready-made model for achieving strategic goals.
The updated version of the Project Management Knowledge Base has undergone significant
changes. It features a new structure, no rigid need to adhere to a fixed set of processes, and a more
flexible approach to project implementation. In previous versions, the approach assumed strict
adherence to processes, which was inconvenient or even impossible in the context of IT projects.
The current edition of the Knowledge Base offers a framework approach that allows you to
adapt the principles to specific industries. It introduces project domains and new management
principles that promote the use of more flexible methodologies and allow you to achieve your goals
as efficiently as possible.
Keywords: IT project, risk management, project management, project management, artificial
intelligence, methodology

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