TRADITIONAL VS. AGILE IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Abstract

As IT projects grow in complexity and operate in increasingly dynamic environments, selecting an appropriate project management methodology is crucial to ensuring project success. This research investigates the impact of managerial experience in utilizing the agile project management approach on the perception of four key project success indicators: cost-effectiveness, completion time, product quality, and client satisfaction. A survey conducted among 100 IT professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina revealed that while the agile approach yields higher product quality and client satisfaction, the same could not be concluded for cost-effectiveness and completion time in a statistically significant way. The study highlights the growing role of Agile in modern IT project management and provides practical guidance for project managers, IT professionals, and decision-makers, offering strategies to optimize project management practices and improve outcomes in diverse organizational contexts.