Success Factors of IT projects

RAJESH S

THANZEER A

IIITMK,TECHNOPARK

The most successful and mega project in the world is “freedom fight in India”

Communication slogan “Satyagraha”

A project is an organization of people dedicated to a specific purpose or objective.

A project involves: large, expensive, unique, or high risk undertakings

A project should Completed: by a certain date, for a certain amount of money, within some expected level of performance. At a minimum, all projects need to have well defined objectives and sufficient resources to carry out all the required tasks.

IT project is the process achieving an organization’s specific information technology (IT) goals.

Example of IT Projects

Software Development Data Analysis Infrastructure Projects

(networks,storage,servers etc.) Website Development

Meet an Agreed Budget (Cost) Deliver on Time (Time) Meet Quality Requirement (Quality) Meet the Project Objectives/Requirements

(Scope)

MANAGEMENT The active involvement and attention of top

management is essential for the success of an IT project

Support must not be a one time announcement it requires active, on-going involvement and follow-up

Manag-ement

PLANNING

Document how changes will be handled, especially those that impact the scope, dates, budget, or resources.

State how the schedule will be managed.

TEAM WORK

Be certain to include individuals who know the business.  If there are different aspects of the business involved in the project, include a representative from each of these areas.  

COMMUNICATION

Efficient communication mechanisms are crucial to develop effective teams. In order to understand the scope of a goal and agree upon a path to reach that goal, teams must develop an effective method of communication.

SKILL

Be highly organized and a good multi-tasker

Recognize and solve problems quickly Possess the necessary technical skills

TOOLS

TOOLS

PROCESS

Process reengineering must be introduced and success is more likely when reengineering is headed by a project manager of broad vision

PROCESS

Stakeholder motivation Goal clarity Organizational Culture User Friendliness Adequate Budgeting IT staff expertise and reputation

INCOME TAX E-FILING

PAHAL-Direct Benefits Transfer for LPG (DBTL) Consumers Scheme

PASSPORT SEVA PROJECT

IRCTC

IRCTC Next Generation e-Ticketing IRCTC Next Generation e-Ticketing SystemSystem