3 Chapter 3: The Analyst as a Project Manager Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 3 Learning Objectives Explain the elements of project management and the responsibilities of a project manager Explain project initiation and the activities in the project planning phase of the SDLC Describe how the scope of the new system is determined Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 2 3 Learning Objectives (continued) Develop a project schedule using PERT and Gantt charts Develop a cost/benefit analysis and assess the feasibility of a proposed project Discuss how to staff and launch a project Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 3 3 Overview Fundamental principles of project management Need both technical and management skills How information system projects initiated Part of overall strategic plan Respond to immediate business need Describe project planning phase of SDLC Define scope of project Compare estimated costs and benefits Develop project schedule Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 4 3 Project Management People Organizing Directing Planned result Scheduling Budgeting Management: Getting things done through other people Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 5 3 Project Success Factors Project management important for success of system development project 2000 Standish Group Study Only 28% of system development projects successful 72% of projects cancelled, completed late, over budget, and/or limited in functionality Thus, project requires careful planning, control, and execution Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 6 3 Reasons for Project Failure Incomplete or changing requirements Limited user involvement Lack of executive support Lack of technical support Poor project planning Unclear objectives Lack of required resources Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3