The Numbers Group return to class webpage Introduction to Project Management Project management was first used to manage the US space program. It's practice has now been expanded rapidly through the government, the military and the corporate world. Project management has a definite beginning and end. It is not a continuous process.
Project management uses various measurement tools to accomplish and track project tasks.
These include Gantt and Pert charts. A Project must meet customer requirements. A Project must be under budget. A Project must be on time. There are four phases a project goes through.