Reference no: EM132498287

CIS5310 Information Systems Projects management - University of Southern Queensland

Objectives
1 Explain and apply core concepts associated with ICT project management and project management framework;
2 Create and develop a project plan based on industry needs;
3 Critically select and apply appropriate project management software;
4 Explain the ethical implications associated with ICT project management;
5 Collaborate and effectively communicate with peers/team members to share ideas;
6 Utilise skills and knowledge to successfully manage an ICT project.

Written Report Details
The objective of this assignment is to assess your understanding of basic project management concepts and your proficiency in using project management software to produce project charts and reports. In particular, the assignment focuses on the following project management knowledge areas in the PMBOK: project integration management, project scope management, project time management and project cost management.

Your task is to develop a project case to incorporate "Cloud Computing" technologies for a local governments in Australia . There are many regional city councils in each state/territory. The development is for a state government that attracts domestic and international customers from all walks of life including adults, teenagers, children, and senior citizens, on a cost- recovery basis.

The various business Information Systems are quite dated, coming with a number of legacy systems, and the efficiency of the systems in producing management reports and communication technologies are found to be lacking.

The management board decided to incorporate "Cloud Computing" technologies to accommodate both local and remote customers through "Cloud Computing" technologies. The immediate task at hand is to develop a Project plan including financial modelling aspects, scope of the project, human resource requirements, scheduling tasks, and customer relationship system requirements. The management board would like to see an integrated, up-to-date "Cloud Computing" technologies being developed that can operate both for the local as well as remote potential customers but can also provide services to customers through the latest handheld wireless devices by utilizing the full potential of "Cloud Computing" technologies. The existing infrastructure has been updated with new core systems but requires additional enhancement to support wireless technologies through the Cloud Computing network.

Your task is to develop a business professional report for the state Minister of local government. In the business report, you are expected to provide a complete business/project plan management document to provide an initial idea and scope as to the costs of the project. Your business/project plan management document submission should include the following as per the assignment requirements below.

Written Report - (Part 1)

In the project plan you must at least do the following adequately:

1 Make necessary assumptions with justifications about the local governments in Australia and articulate to incorporate "Cloud Computing" technologies (one page maximum).
2 Provide, an outline with justification, the objectives/goals of adopting cloud computing technologies. (one page maximum).
3 Provide a summary of expanding your ICT unit to to incorporate "Cloud Computing" technologies (one page maximum).
4 Provide an initial estimated quality, cost & other resource structure with appropriate justifications (using project management software) to meet the organizational needs within the scope to incorporate "Cloud Computing" technologies (one page for cost structure; one page for resource structure; and one page for justification).
5 Develop a document with key project aspects such as milestones, slack time etc to indicate how long will it take to deploy "Cloud Computing" technologies. (two pages maximum)
6 Provide a complete project plan (PERT & GANTT Chart), with brief interpretations for non-technical board members (two pages maximum).
7 Provide a brief on the ethical consideration management need to be aware while incorporating cloud computing technology in the selected organization. (one page maximum).
8 Provide a brief on the importance of selecting the appropriate project team and other important aspect related to the team management for the successful integration of clout technology in the selected organization. (one page maximum).

Written Report - (Part 2)
In the written report, you must at least do the following adequately:
1 Provide a complete cost-benefit analysis, with brief interpretations for non- technical board members (one-page maximum).
2 Provide a set of recommendations as to how the project can be managed. This should discuss various aspects that are covered in the course textbook. You can choose appropriate aspects to suit your modeling techniques (one-page maximum).
3 Provide a set of recommendations as to how the project integration can be managed. (one-page maximum).
4 Provide an implementation plan detailing time, cost and resource schedules. This is a project management document and you must fully demonstrate your skills in presenting a project management plan (two pages maximum).
5 Provide a comprehensive post-implementation plan. (one-page maximum).
6 Provide a Recommendation & Conclusion with supporting arguments (half page maximum).

Attachment:- Information Systems Projects management.rar