Introduction

This advanced training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, is designed for IT professionals and project managers who seek to enhance their expertise in IT project and portfolio management. The course focuses on advanced techniques, methodologies, and tools required to effectively manage complex IT projects and strategic portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Participants will gain hands-on insights into project governance, resource optimization, risk management, and digital transformation strategies for IT project success.

Target Audience

• IT Project Managers & Program Managers

• Portfolio Managers & PMO Directors

• IT Leaders & Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

• Business Analysts & IT Consultants

• Professionals involved in strategic IT project execution

Objectives

• Master advanced IT project management methodologies

• Implement portfolio management frameworks for strategic alignment

• Optimize resource allocation and financial planning for IT projects

• Enhance risk management and governance in IT project execution

• Utilize digital transformation tools to maximize project efficiency

• Improve decision-making through advanced analytics and reporting

Course Outline

Day 1: Advanced IT Project Management Frameworks & Methodologies

• Overview of IT Project & Portfolio Management (PPM)

• Advanced project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, PMBOK)

• IT project governance and stakeholder engagement

• Developing an IT project charter and roadmap

• Real-world case studies on IT project failures and success factors

Day 2: Strategic IT Portfolio Management & Prioritization

• Portfolio governance and decision-making frameworks

• Aligning IT projects with business strategy and digital transformation

• Prioritization techniques (MoSCoW, Value-Risk Matrix, Scoring Models)

• Project financial planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis

• Case study: Evaluating and balancing an IT project portfolio

Day 3: Risk Management & Compliance in IT Project Execution

• Identifying and mitigating IT project risks

• Cybersecurity risk management in IT projects

• Compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, ITIL)

• Crisis management and business continuity planning

• Workshop: Developing a risk management plan for IT projects

Day 4: Resource Optimization & Performance Monitoring

• IT project resource planning (capacity & capability)

• Managing multi-project dependencies and constraints

• Performance measurement using KPIs and dashboards

• Automation & AI-driven tools for project tracking and reporting

• Hands-on session: Using project management software (JIRA, MS Project, or Monday.com)

Day 5: Digital Transformation & Future Trends in IT Project Management

• Emerging trends in IT project and portfolio management (AI, Blockchain, IoT)

• Leveraging cloud-based project management solutions

• Agile and DevOps integration for rapid IT project execution

• Driving innovation through IT projects