Planning
As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. Thus, all projects normally go through some form of initial planning to start the lifecycle.
For some projects, we employ the Waterfall methodology, which involves a predictive linear process. The entire project is defined before starting, and each phase is initiated and completed before moving on to the next phase.
Another lifecycle method we also utilize is the Iterative method, which uses a more incremental approach. The iterative or incremental approach repeats phases, and each iteration completes the planning, analysis, and design phases with the ability to deliver on a specific goal at the end of each iteration.
At times, our project management team uses an adaptive lifecycle approach, such as those found in Agile methodologies. This style is even more flexible than the iterative approach by condensing timelines into shorter activity bursts called sprints, which normally results in a rapid delivery process to meet set milestones and
delivery targets.
By applying these methodologies, our IT project managers (IT PM) are able to juggle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities to handle firmware and software integrations, website construction, database storage and management, and also build complex and geographically diverse infrastructures and networks, all while planning for potential security and data risks.
Throughout our projects, the IT PMs are responsible for setting goals, communicating and motivating team members and stakeholders, identifying the right resources for each task, researching, managing change, performing needs assessment, and properly sequencing tasks.