Project Management

 
Write a 700- 750-word paper that describes the IT project life cycle and project management. Your paper should:

Describe the IT project’s life cycle.

Identify in which phase the charter is completed.
Identify in which phase the scope is completed.
Describe in your words the 5 project management knowledge areas.
Identify the 5 project management processes.

List the processes in order.

Explain why the project management knowledge areas and processes are important.
Explain the project manager’s role.

Describe your opinion of a project manager’s role.
Describe how your opinion compares to the weekly readings or external research.

Cite at least three reputable references. One reference must be your textbook, Information Technology Project Management: Providing Measurable Organizational Value. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality.
Format your assignment according to APA guideline

 
Week 1 Summary
 
Using 150 words, answer one of the following:
1.  What one thing is the most unique item you learned this week?
2.  What is the most challenging item you learned this week?
3.  What one item you learned this week can a project you are currently working on make use of?