Identifying the relevant project management tools in implementation of e-governance projects - Journey from traditional to agile

Abstract

Implementation of IT systems in Government are different from IT implementations in other sectors since there are rigid requirements of compliance as well as adaptability to agile requirements. Hence monitoring the implementation of these IT programs in the Government sector require adoption of Project management tools from both Traditional and Agile project management methods. This study involves identification of relevant project management tools required for e-Governance projects which will help the project managers in the smooth implementation of the projects. A Delphi study was conducted among 50 professionals in the e-Governance sector to identify the most commonly used project management tools adopted in their projects. The results helped to build three categories of project management tools as High, medium, low and aligned to the various phases of project management. The results of this study will serve as a toolkit for practicing project managers in e-governance, on the most essential project management tools required for monitoring their projects to ensure compliance as well as meeting the dynamic requirements of e-governance projects.