The Project Management Process outlines the different phases of the life cycle of a project in IT, as well as the best practices that can help manage every phase successfully.
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For a project to be prioritized and reviewed for approval, a project request needs to be submitted.
Submit a project to be reviewed and if approved allocate resources to start the work.
In the initiate phase, the project work officially starts and the project sponsor allocates resources including the Project Lead.
Define the technical scope and develop the project charter.
* Strongly recommended
In the plan phase, the project lead in conjunction with the project team defines the course of action to achieve the scope of the project.
Specify the project requirements and develop the project plans.
* Strongly recommended
In the Execute and Control phase, the project team implements the plans to complete the work and track and review the progress.
Do the work as planned and track/manage progress, changes, and risks.
* Strongly recommended
In the Close phase, the project lead formally completes and closes the project.
Confirm acceptance of the project's product or service, release project resources, and officially transition into operations.
* Strongly recommended
In the Operate and Maintain phase, the project lead formally completes or closes the project.
Confirm acceptance of the final project's product or service, release project resources, and officially transition into operations.