LOCATE A PRACTICING IT PROJECT MANAGER WHO WORKS FOR A BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

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LOCATE A PRACTICING IT PROJECT MANAGER WHO WORKS FOR A BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

Locate a practicing IT project manager who works for a business in Australia

1. Conduct an interview with this project manager in order to understand how a practicing IT project manager applies IT project management techniques, project management skills, methods and software tools in the IT industry. Questions you ask should include:

• What are his/her overall responsibilities as an IT project manager?
• What day to day tasks does an IT project manager carry out?
• What project management tools has he/she used in the past week?
• What framework (methodology) does he/she generally use and why?
• Does choice of framework (methodology) have an impact on project success?
• What is the difference between a good (successful) IT project manager and an average IT project manager?

2. Critically analyses the results of your interview and evaluate how your findings align to what you have learned so far in this subject about project management and the role of project managers.
   
   
3. Create a 3 to 5 minute verbal presentation communicating your findings. You can use any presentation method you like. Options include voice over PowerPoint, a screencast with voiceover, a podcast or a short movie.

Rationale

This assessment will provide you with an opportunity to:

• Critically analyses the role of IT project management within a professional workplace, from the viewpoint of the member/leader of the project team.
• Research and critically evaluate how a practicing IT project manager applies IT project management techniques, project management skills, methods and software tools in the IT industry.
• Understand and apply appropriate communication practices within a project management context.
• This assessment task covers topics 1 to 7 and has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content on a regular basis.