Earned value management and telecom projects success

Abstract

This study has been carried out to determine the relationship between EVM and Project success, which was targeted on two major items which are Investigating the relationship between the application of EVM principles and project success plus the investigation on the moderating effect EVM Structure may have on the relationship. The study employed a descriptive design since the study concentrated on Nokia projects in Africa. Survey study was conducted to get detailed information on the relationship between EVM and project success. Secondary data was used. The data was obtained from monthly reports, annual plans and achievements of the Nokia network deployment projects in Africa. This ensured that the information obtained was not biased and depicts the real situation of the projects. The study found that there was positive relationship between proper Earned value Management and project success considering the fact that the planning phase and assumptions set at the beginning of the project can have a major impact on the way EVM can be handled through the project. Inaccurate assumptions will lead in undesired results of EVM throughout the project life cycle that can impact the stakeholders decision at any stage of deployment. On the other hand with a good quality EVM structure we will benefit a lot in terms of project handling and success of the same. The study recommends that the initial plan of the EVM should be handled with the direct supervision of the PMO team who have had enough experience in terms of project cost, time and quality