Title: A taxonomy of software technologies for empowering managing projects

Authors: Marvin Opiyo Ambala; Amir Hossein Ghapanchi

Addresses: College of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia ' College of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia; The Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

Abstract: This paper studies software technologies that are offered to empower project managers. A qualitative approach using hermeneutics research method is employed herein. Thematic analysis of data from several software company websites identifies 66 unique software features, categorised into 11 themes. The themes revolve around the management of schedule, communication, governance, finance, resource, risk, tender, collaboration, documents, work and workflow. The paper then draws a link between the themes and their practical application to project management. The paper also identifies opportunities to further this research in studying industry specific software technologies that would provide insights into uniquely available software technologies within those industries.

Keywords: software technologies; software features; software functions; project management; project manager.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2023.132719

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 2023 Vol.15 No.3, pp.279 - 306

Received: 02 Sep 2021
Accepted: 05 Dec 2021
Published online: 09 Aug 2023 *

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