Project Management - Project Types

Project Types

Module: Project Management → Project Types

Project Types define the high-level categories of projects that an organization manages.
They help classify projects according to their nature, focus area, or implementation domain, improving governance, reporting, and portfolio visibility.

Each record represents one project type, which can later be selected when creating or configuring a project.

Access Path

Control Center → Project Management → Project Types

1. Purpose of Project Types

Project Types are used to:

• Provide structure to the project portfolio
• Categorize projects by domain, specialization, or business area
• Support filtering and reporting in dashboards
• Align projects with internal methodologies or delivery models
• Help stakeholders quickly understand the nature and scope of each project

A well-defined set of project types ensures consistent classification across the organization.

2. Project Types List

The list displays all the project categories available in the system.

Typical columns:

• Name – Type of project

Available actions:

• Add a new project type
• Edit or delete existing ones
• Sort and filter the list
• Export the values for documentation or analysis

3. Adding a Project Type

Click Add Project Type to open the entry form.

3.1 Required Fields

4. Example Project Types

Note:
The records shown in the system are example values only, included for demonstration purposes.
Organizations should customize this list according to their project portfolio and delivery practices.

Examples from the screen:

• Infrastructure & Cloud Implementation
• Integration & Data Management Implementation
• Software & Application Implementation
• Systems & Security Implementation

These examples reflect typical project domains in IT and Digital Transformation initiatives.

5. How Project Types Affect Project Management

Project Types influence:

• Portfolio classification and segmentation
• Reporting and analytics dashboards
• Capacity planning and resource allocation
• Alignment with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall)
• Filtering and grouping in project listings

They allow managers to understand project distribution and strategic focus areas across the organization.

6. Recommendations

• Choose types that reflect strategic areas or delivery domains.
• Avoid overly granular or redundant types.
• Ensure names are short, clear, and standardized.
• Use descriptions when types are similar or easily confused.
• Review the list periodically to adapt to organizational changes.

7. Summary

Project Types categorize projects into clear domains, supporting better governance, reporting, and strategic alignment.
They enable organizations to:

• Maintain a structured project portfolio
• Improve decision-making and visibility
• Standardize project classification
• Enhance consistency across teams and departments

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