How to Manage Information Systems Project? (ePub)

You got hired because of your experience in managing a project. However, managing an information systems project is not the same as managing an infrastructure project or a systems migration project although they belong to the same group of information technology projects.

The information systems (IS) project is a component of an information technology (IT) project. An IT project comprised of servers, networks, data centers, databases, storage, and many others including applications that are also called "software or systems". This book focuses on project management associated with application development specifically the processes that will be used to implement software development projects. There are several methods available today to manage a software project, the decision to adopt a particular method is dependent upon several factors which include budget, schedule, quality and customer requirements.

This book focuses on the method to manage software development projects using the SDLC model which is comprised of six phases that include system initiation, system requirements, system design, system construction, system acceptance, and system implementation. This book will guide you to manage information systems projects from ground zero using a structured methodology that will guide you to take on any information systems project with confidence.