PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES AND FRAMEWORKS USED IN THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY – CASE STUDY AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Project management methodologies and frameworks play an important role in the development and successful completion of a project. Choosing a certain framework or methodology is a hard decision and it should be based on a prior and extensive study, taking into consideration several factors (economic, environmental, social and others). In the software development industry, there are many management methodologies available, which are in a constant growth and transformation, adapting themselves to the current needs of the market. This study showcases a thorough research on the software project management methodologies and frameworks available now on the market. The research aims to present and compare different types of methodologies, presenting the advantages and disadvantages of each one, as well as the factors underlying their adoption; being conducted with employees in different roles and from different companies.