Project Integration Management

Project Integration Management

“the processes involved in coordinating all of the other

project management knowledge areas throughout a

project's life cycle.”

Why Project Integration Management (PIM)

It makes sure all the pieces come together at the right times to ensure project success.

It focuses on high quality communication and relationship building.

Also known as Interface Management – or identifying and managing the points of interaction between the various project players and elements.

Components of PIM1. Project Plan Development (creating the

Project Plan)2. Project Plan Execution (carrying out the

Project Plan), and 3. Change Control (coordinating changes

across the entire project)

The Project PlanProject plan is the core high-level document

thatguides a project’s execution and control. It hasfollowing purposes;1. Document assumptions, definitions and

decisions 2. Facilitate stakeholder communication 3. Define content, extent and timing of key

management reviews

4. Provide a baseline for project control and measuring progress

5. Define a size appropriate to the scope of the project

Project Plan (Outline)The project plan outline may vary fromorganization to organization but it covers the sixbasic aspects. These are;

1. Project Overview2. Project Organization3. Project Management and Technical Processes4. Project Deliverables and WBS5. Project Schedule6. Project Budget

Project Plan ExecutionThe purpose of the project plan is to guide

execution. However, project plans are often changed

during thecourse of execution as additional knowledge

andinformation is gained through experience.

Projectmanagers rely on the expertise of team

members in eachknowledge area to help guide and build the

plan.

Project Execution Tools and Techniques

1. Project Management Softwares e.g., Microsoft Project TM , Primavera Project Planner TM, Scheduler Plus

TM, Open Plan TM

2. Status Review Meetings

3. Work Authorisation Systems

Overall Change ControlOverall change control includes identifying,

evaluatingand managing project changes.

It makes sure the changes are useful and beneficial.

It determines if and when a change has occurred.

It manages actual changes as they occur.