Project Tool: optimization of project management in the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Nangaritza

Abstract

Introduction:  Project management is essential in any organization, since it allows you to plan, organize, direct, and control the available resources to achieve the established objectives efficiently and effectively. Through project management, better coordination is achieved between work teams, the use of resources is optimized, risks are minimized, and quality is assured in the execution of tasks. Currently, meeting project deadlines is essential to guarantee economic and social efficiency. However, delays are common due to lack of planning and not having a good monitoring and control strategy in the execution phase. Objective:  In this study, the study is conducted for the feasibility of the implementation of the use of project management software (Microsoft Project) to improve the management of projects of the Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado del Canton Nagaritza. Methodology:  The development of the research was carried out using a non-experimental research methodology with a transversal purpose, since the information was collected at a single point in time. Results: In the results, the respondents identified that the causes of the lack of compliance in the projects with 32.43% are the cause of failures in the PAC (Plan Annual de Contratación), on the other hand, with 45.94% in the poor structuring in the strategy monitoring projects. These results conclude that the greatest deficiency is in the planning and monitoring of projects within the technical team. Conclusion:   Finally, concluding that the use of project management software such as Ms Project would improve the monitoring of project activities although this implies investment for the institution and commitment of employees to adapt to the new methodology.