Sumedha Journal of Management
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 3

A Study to Compare the Empiricism of Project Manager in IT Sector

  • Author:
  • Eldho Roshan Rajan1, V A Santhosh2
  • Total Page Count: 16
  • Page Number: 155 to 170

1Research Student-Bharathiar University Address: Kattarukudyil House, Allapra P O, Perumbavoor, Cochin-683556, Email: eldhoroshan@outlook.com

2Professor and Associate Dean (Operations) Address: TKM Institute of Management, Karuvelil (PO), Musaliar Hills, Kollam-695105, drsanthoshva@gmail.com

Online published on 27 November, 2018.

Abstract

Today, the process oriented approach is more systematic and efficient through the application of Information Communication and Technology (ICT). During 21st Century, the real force driving India's development isthe evolution of industries. Among which the Information technology sector is the shining star and creates huge opportunities for the young community. It brands India as a number one technology delivery solution center to the world. The IT projects executesmainly in India follows Waterf all and Agile methodologyfor managing the work on time and budget. The study was conducted to evaluate the proficiency of project managers working in IT sector at Cochin and Bangalore. Three dimensions were used to develop the study such as Engagement Traits, Experience and Education level of ICT project manager to evaluate the efficiency and professionalism in work. Moreover, italso reveals other supporting factors such as new skill developmentand Third-party certification which would bring more professionalism in project management job. The Project Management Institute (PMI) identified that there will be a requirement of 400, 000 certified project managers every year till 2020 [1]. It is proven that project management certifications would improve the project management maturity at global level [2]. The article concludes stating that engagement traitsand education along with experience in career would help to differentiate the leadership of project managers and improve the project success rate.

Keywords

Project Manager, Certification, Education, Experience, Engagement Traits, ICT