Product Description
by Carl Scott (Author), James Rather (Author), Carl Garrison (Author)
Information Technology Project Management: An Integrated Approach illuminates the crucial role of IT project management in delivering successful projects and aligning them with organizational goals. The book underscores that IT projects involve many complex, interdependent components and require careful planning and management to be completed on time, within budget, and to meet requirements.
Readers explore the kaleidoscope of roles an IT project manager navigates-from defining the scope and developing plans to managing risks and ensuring quality. They learn how adept management can significantly impact organizations by fostering innovative IT systems and capabilities, driving strategic alignment and enhancing overall efficiency.
The book explores the diverse responsibilities of an IT project manager, the standard lifecycle of IT projects, and the integration of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. It includes many real-world examples, documentation, and valuable insights to equip readers with the knowledge to effectively execute IT initiatives and create lasting value for your organization.
Informational Technology Project Management is a pivotal reference point and a practical textbook for mastering the essentials of IT project management. It is ideal for courses in business, project management, and IT management.
Carl Garrison is the founder of Superior IS, an information technology management consulting firm assisting Fortune 500 companies to improve their business operations for over 40 years.
Joseph E. Ivison is a principal of Superior IS. He has over 40 years of experience in applying information technology to meet business organizations' strategic, tactical, and operational goals.
James Rather is a board member of Executive Services Corp of Houston. He retired after 40 years of information technology from Keane, a consulting company based in Boston.
Carl Scott is an executive professor on the faculty of C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston.
