Project Management Information System (PMIS) Report for Project

This report presents an analysis of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and their application in project execution. The report begins with an introduction to PMIS, highlighting the importance of effective project control, integration of project areas, risk management, schedule management, budget management, communication management, and stakeholder management. It then delves into the concept of automated information systems, including a literature review of available tools and their customization. A business process analysis of Otis Ltd. is conducted, examining various business activities. The report proposes the design and development of a web-based project management tool using Microsoft SharePoint, justifying its selection based on its collaborative capabilities, document management features, and stakeholder management capabilities. The report also includes a system test plan outlining the testing strategy, scope, and execution plan for the proposed system.

PMIS
Part 1

Introduction
 Project Management – Effective project
execution and handling
 Important for project control
 Integration of project areas
 Risk management
 Schedule management
 Budget management
 Communication management
 Stakeholder management

Introduction
 Information System – Automated
systems
 Conversion of manual tasks to
automated tasks
 Project management information
systems (PMIS)
 Automation of project management tasks
 Automated project control

Literature Review
 Several automated project management
tools
 Customization as per the project needs
 Information systems for handling the
project areas
 Automated decision-support systems
 Easier decision making
 Compilation of the information sets

Literature Review
 Tracking of the project progress
 Measurement of project performance
 Automated communication
management
 Management of the stakeholders
 Reporting
 Mapping
 Follow-up

Business Process Analysis
 Otis Ltd – Manufacturing and
development of elevators
 Also deals in escalators, moving
walkways, and other related tools and
equipment
 Headquarters in Connecticut, United
States
 Business process has several activities

Business Process Analysis
 Prospecting of the business and
initiation tasks
 Planning & Coordination
 Preparation & Analysis of the budget
 Purchasing processes
 Marketing & sales process

Business Process Analysis
 Financial Management
 Launch of accounts payable/receivable
 Tracking of the billing statement
 Updating of the balances
 Handling of financial processes and
reporting
 Human resource management

PMIS Analysis
 Project Management Information
Systems
 Automated information systems
 Customized tool – Microsoft SharePoint
 Utilization of communication and
collaboration requirements
 Management of project changes
 Availability of status to the stakeholders

Justification
 SharePoint - Provides the individuals
with the ability to handle their own
collaboration applications
 Easy to use
 Management of documents correctly
 Collaborative solution
 SharePoint Foundation (SF)
 SharePoint Server (SS)