Effective change management process for mega program projects

Abstract

Mega program projects include several sub-projects, require extended periods of time, and incur heavy costs to finish. Because of their project scope, complexity, and size of construction durations and budgets, they may undergo extensive deviations and changes. Therefore, effective change management for a mega program project is critical for the successful completion of the project. Although there are some studies on the development of change management systems and processes, they are mostly limited to a single project and lack practical applicatory analysis. In contrast, this study strives to develop mega program project management systems and processes. Moreover, this study developed a change management process model, and applies the model to real case studies. In addition, this study affirms its validity through surveys about applicability of the developed model. Finally, this study suggests that the process model can cope with changes rapidly. This process model has not only systemized the change management process, but has also used it to improve the efficiency of business processes.