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IT Project Management Staffing Ratios 2021
In this study, we assess how many project managers a typical IT organization requires. We present five benchmarks: project managers as a percentage of the IT staff, project managers as a percentage of the application group, users per project manager, applications per project manager, and application programmers per project manager. Our analysis also includes the influence of organization size and industry sector. We conclude with recommendations on assessing the performance of the project management function.
May, 2021
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IT Project Manager Staffing Marches to New High
As IT organizations move more of their operations to the cloud, the mix of required skills needed is changing, with most infrastructure-support roles falling as a percentage of the staff, and higher-level roles rising. Project management is one job position that has been steadily increasing over the past five years. This research byte discusses what is behind the rise and provides a summary of our full report on IT project management staffing ratios.
May, 2021
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Project Management Office Adoption Trends
It has become common for organizations to impose some degree of standardization on their project management processes in an effort to increase success rates. In this study, we examine the trend in adoption of project management offices (PMOs), a best practice that has reached maturity and proved its worth. We present recent practice trends, examine the influence of size and sector on adoption, and provide recommendations for how to measure the success of the PMO. (11 pp., 5 fig.) [Research Byte]
September, 2016
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Project Management Office Adoption Trends 2015
It has become common for organizations to impose some degree of standardization on its project management processes in an effort to increase success rates. In this study, we examine the trend toward adoption of project management offices (PMOs), a best practice that has reached maturity and proved its worth. We present recent adoption trends, examine the influence of size and sector on adoption, and provide recommendations for how to measure the success of the PMO. (11 pp., 5 fig.) [Research Byte]
September, 2015
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Project Management Office Adoption Trends 2014
The creation of project management offices (PMOs) has become a common practice among larger organizations. In this study, we examine the trend toward adoption of project management offices (PMOs), a best practice that has proved its worth. We present recent adoption trends, examine the influence of size and sector on adoption, and provide recommendations for how to measure the success of the PMO. (10 pp., 5 figs.) [Research Byte]
October, 2014
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Project Management Office (PMO) Adoption Trends 2013
With the ever increasing demand for efficiency and turnaround of projects, it has become common for organizations to incorporate some degree of uniformity and common standards when it comes to project management. In this study, we examine the trend toward adoption of project management offices (PMOs), a best practice that has been growing in popularity. We present recent adoption trends for the strategy. We also examine the influence of sector on the adoption rate. (10 pp., 5 figs.) [Research Byte]
March, 2013
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Project Management Office (PMO) Adoption and Best Practices
Much of the work in IT organizations is project-based, and the project management office (PMO) has emerged as a best practice in formalizing project management disciplines. In this study, we examine the trend toward adoption of PMOs. The study examines the extent to which IT organizations have deployed PMOs and measures the level of an organization’s engagement in the practice. We also look at how adoption of this IT management best practice differs by organization size and sector. Finally, we provide recommendations for monitoring the success of the PMO. (10 pp., 5 figs.) [Research Byte]
March, 2012
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Project Manager Staffing Ratios
Much of the work in an IT group is project based, which means project management should be a core competency. But how many project managers are truly required? In this study, we present five benchmarks: project managers as a percentage of the IT staff, users per project manager, application developers per project manager, applications per project manager, and capital budget per project manager. All of these ratios are presented by organization size. In addition, we look at the influence of sector on project management staffing. We conclude with recommendations on assessing the performance of the project management function. (19 pp., 10 figs.) [Research Byte]
March, 2012
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Project Manager Staffing Ratios and PMO Adoption
In this study, we first examine the question of how many project managers a typical IT organization requires. We present three benchmarks by organization size. They include project managers as a percentage of the IT staff, users per project manager, and application developers per project manager. In addition, we report on the adoption of project management offices (PMOs), which is impacting the practice of project management today. We also look at the five-year adoption trend, the current adoption trend, adoption by organization size and sector, and the maturity level of this management best practice. Finally, we provide perspective on how to improve and measure the success of project managers and PMOs. (21 pp., 10 figs.) [Research Byte]
February, 2011
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Making Security an Integral Part of Project Management
Vulnerabilities are often introduced into an organization when changes are made to its technology, business processes, or facilities. Therefore, security should be an important element of project management, to ensure that the security implications of these changes are addressed. However, a survey by Computer Economics suggests that executives have not adequately integrated their security and project management functions. This article presents the results of our survey on the role of security in project management. Additionally, we review the positive impact that security can have on project management practices. (5 pp., 9 figs.) [Executive Summary]
August, 2007
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Market for IT Governance Apps Shows Signs of Life
The market for software applications to support IT management is showing signs of growth. This research note describes the segment, the players, and what's driving increased interest for these applications.
June, 2005
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The Realities of IT Project Management Are Harsh
The success rate of IT projects is notoriously low. Computer Economics studies have repeatedly found that about half of such undertakings fail from being over budget, delivered late, or performing inadequately. This article provides an outline of key decision points in the project development process.
October, 2003
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Current PMO Implementation Trends and Effectiveness (2Q03)
Project management has become an increasingly recognizable and necessary function within the IT organization. It has developed into such a distinct discipline that the Project Management Institute (PMI), generally considered to be the leading certification organization, currently has over 100,000 members worldwide. Formalized project management is here to stay.
June, 2003
Project Management
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