Contents
1. Introduction 3- 2. ACIC 3
- 3. Infosys Technologies 4
- 4. Project Description 4
- 5. Framework for Analysis 5
- 6. Structure and Content of the Project Management Plan 5
- 6.1 Project Team 6
- 6.2 Project Tracking 7
- 6.3 Project Planning 7
- 6.4 Project Summary 8
- 7. Analysis of the Project Management Plan 9
- 7.1 Introduction, Objectives and Scope 9
- 7.2 Planning Basis and WBS 10
- 7.3 Resource plan, logic flow and schedules 10
- 7.4 Risk Analysis and Contingency Plan 11
- 7.5 Quality Plan, Project Control Plan and Configuration & Documentation Plan 11
- 7.6 Other Plans 12
- 8 Limitations of the PMP 12
- 9 Conclusion 13
- 10 Recommendations 14
- 11. References 16
- 12. Appendix 17
Description
Infosys Technologies Limited, an Indian software development company has bagged order to develop user interface software for an American capital investment company ACIC Inc. ACIC is in need of a software application for its web site to enable internet users to create a brokerage account, view history of the account, to manage transactions etc.. It also requires a second part of the application, which enables authorized representative to open brokerage accounts on behalf of the customers after receiving filled in paper application forms. The application is an enhancement of the existing application, which was also developed by Infosys. The Project Management Plan developed by Infosys is aimed to serve two purposes viz., to show the client objectives, deliverables and process details and to use as a guideline for the team management and members to execute the project. Financial budgeting is excluded for third party reviews due to confidentiality issues. The objective of this academic report is to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Project Management Plan developed by Infosys. The report uses a theoretical framework comprising of standard PMP modules such as Introduction, Missions and Objectives, Work Scope, Planning Basis, Work Breakdown Structure, Organization Development Plan, Resource Plan, Procurement and Logistics Plan, Logic and Schedules, Financial Management and Budgeting, Risk Analysis and Contingency Plan, Quality and Productivity Plan, Environmental and Safety Plan, Security Plan, Project Control and Administration Plan and Documentation and Configuration Management Plan. The framework also consists of the use of graphical tools such as MS Office Project, WBS charts, Gantt charts, flow charts etc.
The paper finds the PMP concise and to the point. The PMP is rich in information but poor in presentation. The PMP includes all the technicalities of the software development environment. The PMP is scientifically designed and developed. The PMP uses statistical weightings to analyze the impact of defects on the overall progress and success of the project. But it lacks good presentation. The PMP lacks the use of the project development tools such as MS Office Project, WBS charts, flowcharts, Gantt charts etc. It is a complete project plan with all the details required for the concerned people to know the project objectives, deliverables and project stages. However, since it lacks graphical tools the understanding of the project processes takes longer time. The PMP is technically and logically sound but poor in presentation. The paper recommends Infosys to make good use of MS Office Project, WBS, flowcharts using SmartDraw and Gantt charts in its future Project Management Plans.
