The Study of Companies Sectoral Features Based on the Project Management Maturity Assessment Model

Abstract

Project management is evolving differently when formed in different environments. Therefore, in each sector there are a set of project management features. This paper discusses the sectoral features of companies by identifying differences in the level of maturity of project management between industries: IT, Construction, Banking sector. For the present study, entirely new project approach to maturity assessment - IPMA PEM, which was developed by the International Project Management Association, was used. The study revealed significant differences between the studied sectors according to 9 out of 20 criteria. On the basis of the obtained results, recommendations for increasing the maturity of project management and a development map for the studied industries were formed.