SM - Project Management Structure

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5-1 Project Management Structure > Once management approves a project then the question how will the project be implemented ? >Three different projects management Structure : ¥ Functional Organization Vv Dedicated project team Matrix structures Functional Organizations Project is managed with the existing functional hierarchy Functional Organizations Advantages : ¥ Project is completed within the basis functional structure of the parent organization. There is a maximum flexibility in the use of staff. ¥ Normal careers paths within a functional division are maintained. Disadvantages: Each functional unit has its own routine to do work Vit takes longer to complete project ( slow response time and decision) ¥The motivation of people can be weak Dedicated Project Team The dedicated project team is the creation of independent unit and operate separately Of its parent organization. ows Electors re. Present Dedicated Project Team Advantages : ¥ The dedicated project team remains intact with the project. ¥ Participant devote their full attention to the project. ¥ Personal responsibility toward the project and the team. ¥High level of motivation and cohesiveness because participants share acommon goal. Disadvantages : ¥ Created an extra unit to complete project is expensive, ¥ Resources are affected on a full time basis. ¥ The transition back to the participant to their original functional department could be difficult. Matrix Organization Structure Matrix Organization Structure Advantages : ¥ Resources can be shared across multiple projects as well with functional divisions. ¥ Astrong project focus is provided by having a formal designated project Manager. ¥ High level of motivation and cohesiveness because participants share a common goal, ¥ The project has access to the entire reservoir technology and expertise of functional division. Disadvantages : ¥ Tension between functional managers and Project manager who brings critical expertise and perspectives to the project. ¥ Any situation of shared Resources and people result in conflict and competition for scarce resources. ¥ Matrix management violate the principle of unity of command. s/en2010 ‘Author: Dr. Tomas Uco! Ganiron dr 9 Project Organization Structure The most convenient for organization strategy based on Project : Central Engineering Systems, re. President Marketing ime Finance and ia Other administration 89 a Alpha Project Bota Project Project Manager Project Manager a . —1 Engineering |] Manufacturing |} Procurement Engineering ‘Subcontractors Electrical Fabrication systems Subcontractor X Mechanical Assembly Hardware Subcontractor Y Software Test Software Subcontractor Z Manu Procurement Project Organization Advantages : ¥ Line authority for a project is clearly designated providing a single focal point for project management. ¥ All full time personnel are formally assigned to the project. ¥ Project manager is often of equal or greater rank than the functional manager. ¥ The project has access to the entire reservoir technology and expertise of functional division. Disadvantages : A major difficulty in this kind of organization is the uncertainty these people feel about their position when the project is completed. ¥ www.swlearning.com/pressroom/cat/08-CED-Mgmt. ~http://choo.fis.utoronto.ca/fis/courses/lis1230/lis1230 sharma/history4. Y http:/;www.indianchild.com/management/what-is- management. THANK YOU... Ready to your questions...

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