Project Governance
The IT Project Governance ensures that all technology-related initiatives are executed with transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment. This collaborated service provides a framework for decision-making, oversight, and performance monitoring across IT projects.
Available To
Office/School IT cooridinators
Service Fee
Free
Service Hours
Per IT project
Getting Started
Contact the correspoding ITSO team heads to discuss for project initiatives
How Project Governance Can Help
Key Objectives:
- Align IT projects with the university’s strategic plan and academic mission
- Maintain consistent project management practices
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, data privacy regulations, and budgetary controls
- Facilitate informed decision-making through regular reporting and governance structures
Core Activities:
- Establishment and enforcement of project management standards and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
- Project intake and prioritization based on institutional value and resource availability
- Stage gate reviews and approval processes for project lifecycle milestones
- Risk, issue, and change management oversight
- Performance tracking through project reviews
- Coordination with academic and administrative stakeholders to ensure project relevance and impact
Benefits:
- Improved project success rates and reduced delivery risks
- Enhanced transparency and accountability in IT investments
- Better resource utilization and cost control
- Stronger alignment between IT initiatives and university priorities