What is “technical project management” and why is it stressed by some computer consultants and not by others?
Technical project management is much like the management required of any business project but with extra requirements. A technical project must stay “on-track” with both technical and business issues and schedules. In addition, the business and technical sides of the project must be continually synchronized with each other. Even the best computer programmers are not always experienced in project communications, total system design, scheduling, task assignments, developmental testing, and productive interaction with end-users. Just as a carpenter may be good at many tasks, that does not automatically make them the best person to arrange construction loans, install plumbing and electrical outlets or to landscape the yard. A contractor assembles the necessary skilled individuals and schedules them appropriately. Technical project management is most often stressed by consultants with business and management experience to complement their technical experience. Such business and management e
