Project Management Introduction

1. Software Project Mgmt.
Introduction
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2. Introduction
• Introduction
• Syllabus Walkthrough
• What is Project Management
• Exercise
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3. GIS Project Management
• What is Software ?
• What is Project ?
• What is Management ?
• GIS Project ?
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4. Typical S/w Projects
• Projects are not always successful
• 13,522 projects were studied in US
• 82% of the projects were late
• 43% of the projects exceeded the cost
• 28% were not of good quality
• Less than – 10% projects are on Time
within define Cost, Quality & Scope
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5. Scope, Time and Cost Triangle
Cost
Quality
scope Time
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6. PM Knowledge Areas
• Procu. • Risk
Scope Time
Resource Cost
• Comm. • Quality
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7. PM Process Groups
PM Process
Initiation Planning
Monitor
Execution Closing
and Control
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8. Sample Project
• Simple Project - Making a chair
• Making chairs for multiplex
• Making chairs for cricket stadium
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9. Char. Of a Project
• Predefined time span (time bound)
• Specific objectives needs to be met
• Various specifications needs to be met
• Work is carried out by some other
• Work is carried out in phases
• Various type of resources need to work together
• Lot of planning is required
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10. S/w Vs Other Projects
• Invisibility
• Complexity - $, Euro spent
• Flexibility
• People management
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11. Problems with S/w projects
• Inadequate specifications of work
• Management ignorance
• Lack of domain knowledge
• Lack of standards
• Lack of up-to-date documentation
• Preceding activities not completed in time
• Lack of communication
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12. Problems with S/w projects
• Lack of commitment
• Technical exposure of team
• Changing requirements
• Deadline pressure
• Lack of quality control
• Remote management
• Lack of training
• Attrition
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13. Activities in S/w Proj.
• Feasibility Study
• Planning
• Project Execution
• Training and deployment
• Support and maintenance
• Technology upgrades
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14. Typical SDLC
• Requirement Analysis
• Architecture Design
• Detail design
• Coding
• Testing
• Integration
• Documentation
• Installation
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15. Typical PM Responsibilities
• Scope
• Goal / Objectives
• Human Resource
• Risk management
• Procurement
• Development
• Integration
• Deployment
• Support
• Documentation
• Closing
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16. Typical P M Activities
• Setting Objectives -
• Planning – What needs to be dome
• Organizing – making arrangements
• Staffing – Selecting right people
• Directing – Giving direction
• Monitoring – Checking the progress
• Controlling – Taking timely action
• Innovating – New ideas
• Representation – In meetings
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17. Setting Objectives
• SMART
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time bound
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18. Project Stakeholders
• Internal – Under control of management team
• External to the project team – Supporting Units
• Totally External – Customers / Investors
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19. Food for thought
• Typical GIS project – How it looks
• Lifecycle of a student at SIG – Various blocks and
interaction between them
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20. • What Next - Overview of Project Planning
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