Role of project management methodology in challenges faced in implementation of Information Systems projects in the new normal after pandemic

Gayathri Chandrachooodan; R. Radhika; R. Ramesh  Palappan

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.6356

Authors

Gayathri Chandrachooodan PMP, CSM, Research Scholar, Faculty of Management Studies, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari District, India
R. Radhika Associate Professor, Faculty of Management Studies, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari District, India
R. Ramesh Palappan Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari District, India

Keywords:

Project management methodology, Project management challenges, PMI, Prince2, Agile, Waterfall, COVID-19

Abstract

Information technology and information systems have gained importance than ever before after the onset of COVID-19. Information systems in the new normal needs to be developed considering the huge demand for online services and the wide population consuming these services. Development of such information systems requires robust project management methods for smooth implementation and efficient delivery of services to the users. The prime objective of adoption of a project management methodology by Information system providers is to address the challenges in management of the projects in the organization. Different project management methodologies are available for different types of projects. There is a need to understand if the project management methodology adopted has any significance in the current challenges faced in the implementation of the project. A questionnaire survey was conducted among practitioners in the IT industry to understand if their current project management methodology has any association with the challenges they face in the current projects during the COVID pandemic time. The survey was conducted among a group of practicing professionals in the state of Kerala, India in the field of IT in Government and private sector.

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