Project management should define the responsibilities of project sponsors, and provide for adequate monitoring and reporting to the appropriate managers of the sponsoring entity and policy makers. It should allow a means to document benefits, monitor the scope and completion of projects, and compare costs. The size and complexity of a project will determine the approach and structure required for good project management. Small projects may require only informal procedures. Large projects may require professional project managers and a formalized project management methodology.
Project management is essential for projects that present unusual or high risks.
PMI is the leading nonprofit professional association in the area of project management. PMI establishes project management standards and provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification to the project management profession. Types of information technology projects may include feasibility studies, research efforts, information technology strategic or other planning initiatives, system implementation, or development projects. Applicability All state agencies and public higher education institutions using state appropriations for information technology should adopt project management and implementation procedures, such as those presented in this guideline. All political subdivisions and major public service organizations should adopt similar policies to guide project management and implementation.