Good Project Management is the key to a successful project. Project Management for software projects begins when a system is initially being considered and continues until the last operating system is shut down. During this life cycle, several areas must be addressed.

This STSC workshop addresses how to ensure effective project management is practiced throughout the lifecycle of a software project.

STSC staff will be covering:
• Triple Constraints
• PM Relationships
• Human Factors
• Project Charter
• Product and Project Lifecycle
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Requirements
• Configuration Control
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Estimating
• Scheduling (including Critical Chain)
• Project Budgets
• Risk Management
• Associated Project Plans
• Project Measures
• Earned Value and Performance Baseline
• Subcontracting Issues
• What is Project Execution and Control (Project Tracking and Oversight)
• Project Tracking using Earned Value
• Critical Chain Project Tracking
• Managing Resources
• Managing Risks
• Performing Corrective Actions
• Conducting Reviews
• Performing Product Quality Management
• Project Closeout