Project Management Software - Catalyst or Constraint?

Abstract

This study extends the authors' previous research that investigated the impact of project management software on project success. Conducted research expands the background research by providing a deeper analysis of the correlations between project methodologies, software use on the project, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and project success. Analysing the data collected from conducted surveys showed that Agile projects achieve fewer UN Sustainable Development Goals due to limited applicability outside the IT industry. However, in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, projects are more successful when they are managed with software than when they are not. The study highlighted software preferences: Agile projects use Jira and ClickUp, while Waterfall methodology opt for MS Project. These findings offer valuable insights, highlighting the importance of strategic software selection aligned with specific methodologies, providing professionals and organizations with a road map to enhance project success and meaningfully contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.