University of Tasmania, Australia

Project Management 

Project Management is the process of planning, co-ordinating and managing given resources with the goal of completing a specified objective. A project differs from every day work in that it is a temporary organisation set up to incorporate a change, usually involving cross-functional areas.

A designated project manager will:

• organise, plan and report on the project
• co-ordinate, direct and motivate the project team
• hold responsibility for the project on a day-to-day basis
• arrange reviews and follow-on actions on project completion

 Additional team members and resources may be assigned to all or part of the project to provide help and expertise in particular areas.

Business Analysis

Business Analysis is the process of identifying business needs and determining solutions to problems. This is done by means of, interviews, surveys, document & statistical analysis and workflow studies. A Business Analyst acts as a liaison between clients and developers to distinguish requests from needs.

Using Business Analysis achieves the following outcomes:

• waste reduction and cost saving
• tailored solutions that address your business needs
• process efficiency
• documentation and eliciting of your  requirements
• improves and measures your return on investment
• ensure projects are aligned to organisation strategies

Project Support

 The Project Support role is often incorporated within the role of Project Manager. Project Office can offer support services for administrative functions including:

• file maintenance
• document control and distribution
• meeting organisation and minutes

Project Assurance 

The Project Assurance function is required to ensure primary stakeholder interests (business, user and supplier) are covered and the project is being conducted appropriately. The assurance role should be undertaken independently of the project and team members.

Project Assurance activities may include:

• assistance in development of the Business Case
• monitoring of the Business Case and Project Plan against external events and project progress
• advising of selection of project team members and stakeholder engagement
• advising on Quality, Communication and Risk Management Strategies and ensuring practices are performed within their guidelines
• monitoring stage and project progress against agreed tolerances
• aid in examining and resolving issues specific to the project