Project Management: Overview and Frameworks
In the realm of data science and analytics at Buffalo State, project management plays a crucial role in achieving project goals within defined timeframes. This overview delves into the essence of projects and project management, highlighting benefits, common steps, roles, and various execution frameworks such as Agile, SCRUM, and KANBAN. The content also showcases an example project - Project LaCEM, which integrated a project management framework into professional labs. Discover the significance of project management in creating value and enhancing communication in the dynamic field of data science and analytics.
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Project Management Buffalo State Data Science and Analytics
Overview of Projects What is a Project? What is project management? What are the benefits of project management?
What is a Project? For something to be a project it must: Have a start and end date Not be a routine activity (ex: replying to emails) Create value
An Example Project: Project LaCEM (Laboratory Communication Enhancement and Management) Project LaCEM was a project to integrate a project management framework into the professional labs in DSA. The goal of this project was to create presentations to provide information to students about how to use project management in their professional labs. This project will be used as an example throughout these presentations.
What is Project Management? Project management is the process of achieving a project s goals in a defined amount of time. Project management typically uses an execution framework to organize the prescribed steps in the process. Individuals who are involved also have clearly defined roles.
Execution Frameworks There are several methods of executing a project. One of these frameworks is: Agile SCRUM KANBAN SCRUMBAN Details will be covered in additional presentations.
Common Project Steps and Documents There are several steps and documents that are commonly used when executing a project. These steps/documents are: Feasibility Study Business Case Project Initiation WBS Sprint Burndown Chart Project Charter RACI matrix Details will be covered in additional presentations.
Common Project Roles There are different roles that individuals will assume within a project. Some of these roles include: Project Sponsor Project Owner Project Manager Team Members Details will be covered in additional presentations.
What are the Benefits of Project Management? Clearly defines expectations for everyone involved Everyone will know: Their role Who they should communicate with What they should do and by when The progress of the project Increases collaboration Improves communication and transparency Increases efficiency and productivity Reduces stress and uncertainty while managing risks
Why Should DSA Students Learn Project Management? Many companies use project management. Understanding the basics of project management and the jargon that is used will be useful for getting a job. While you may not start out as a project manager, knowing how to be an effective team members on a project management team and understanding the purpose and how to use different documents will make you a better team member. Examples of companies that hire project managers Amazon M&T Bank Delaware North BlueCross BlueShield Apple Facebook Independent Health Google Rich Products Oracle Microsoft IBM
Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j72niEHuk-0 https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project- management https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/big-benefits-project- management-basics-7584
