ERP Projelerinin Yönetiminde Proje Yöneticisinin Rolü ve Kültürün Etkisi

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 135 - 148, 30.10.2024

Deniz Çınar

https://doi.org/10.38057/bifd.1541986

Abstract

Bu çalışma, ERP (Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama) projelerinin yönetiminde proje yöneticisinin rolünü ve organizasyonel kültürün etkisini kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. ERP projeleri, genellikle büyük ölçekli ve karmaşık olmaları nedeniyle, başarılı bir uygulama süreci için proje yöneticisinin stratejik yönetim becerileri ve organizasyonel kültürle uyumu kritik öneme sahiptir. Çalışma, proje yöneticisinin çeşitli rollerini ve kültürel faktörlerin projelere etkilerini ayrıntılı olarak incelemektedir. Proje yöneticisinin iletişim ve paydaş yönetimi süreçlerindeki kritik rolünü vurgulamakta; ayrıca risk yönetimi, performans izleme, değerlendirme ve sürekli iyileştirme konularında detaylar sunmaktadır. ERP projelerinin maliyetli ve uzun süreli doğası göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, proje performansının izlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi de önemli bir konu olarak ele alınmaktadır. Bu çalışma, kültürel uyumun ERP projelerinin başarısındaki önemini ve proje yöneticisinin bu süreci etkin bir şekilde yönetmedeki rolünü kapsamlı bir biçimde incelemektedir. Kültürel engellerin proje dinamikleri üzerindeki etkileri, değişim kültürü, adaptasyon, kültürel duyarlılık ve kültürel farklılıkların yönetimi gibi kavramlar çalışmanın temel odak noktalarını oluşturmaktadır. Bu kapsamlı inceleme, ERP projelerinin başarılı bir şekilde yönetilmesi için gerekli stratejileri ve kültürel faktörleri anlamak isteyen araştırmacılar, uygulayıcılar ve yöneticiler için değerli bilgiler sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

ERP, Proje Yönetimi, Organizasyonel Kültür, Değişim Yönetimi, Risk Yönetimi.

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmanın tarafımdan hazırlandığını ve akademik etik kurallara uyduğumu beyan ederim.

The Role of Project Managers and the Impact of Organizational Culture in ERP Project Management

Abstract

This study comprehensively addresses the role of project managers and the impact of organizational culture in managing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) projects. Given that ERP projects are generally large-scale and complex, the strategic management skills of the project manager and alignment with organizational culture are critical for successful implementation. The study examines the various roles of the project manager and the effects of cultural factors on projects in detail. It highlights the project manager's critical role in communication and stakeholder management processes and provides insights into risk management, performance monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Considering the costly and long-term nature of ERP projects, the monitoring and evaluation of project performance are also addressed as important topics. This study thoroughly examines the significance of cultural alignment in the success of ERP projects and the role of the project manager in effectively managing this process. Concepts such as the impact of cultural barriers on project dynamics, change culture, adaptation, cultural sensitivity, and management of cultural differences form the core focus of the study. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and managers seeking to understand the necessary strategies and cultural factors for the successful management of ERP projects.

Keywords

ERP, Project Management, Organizational Culture, Change Management, Risk Management

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