The hard part is brainstorming business ideas. Planning and executing your ideas can be a daunting task.
When executing large-scale projects, information technology operations must consider all the moving parts.
If your business grows and you need to relocate to a larger location, IT teams will work with business administration, finance, and human resources to plan budgets, purchase new equipment, coordinate with service providers, and much more.
Planning is just as important in the world of IT project management as execution.
Even with meticulous planning, there will always be unique challenges that IT project managers must be prepared to face. Here are five common IT projects challenges. We offer advice and tools to help you overcome them.

1. Adjustments during mid-project
IT teams must be open to change and adaptability. IT teams must be agile, as most IT projects are completed in a short time. After the briefing, execution mode kicks in.
Long-term projects can be subject to new technology changes. This means that project managers will have to start over. These situations require planning and preparation, as well as managing technology and budget stakeholders.
If you don’t take these factors into account, you can expect a delayed execution date for your project, which will cause disappointment for your customers and end-users.
2. Poor communication between teams
Poor communication was the reason for almost a third of project failures according to the 2017 Pulse of the Profession survey by Project Management Institute. IT project managers face the greatest challenge when trying to work with remote teams and individuals. This can make the entire process inefficient.
An incident like a network outage can cause serious problems for customers. IT managers must work with network teams to determine the root cause of the problem and work with service providers to get systems back up and running. You have end-user service levels agreements to follow.
Your public relations team must think about how to notify your customers in the interim. They need the most current information from the IT department to do this.
Projects can be ruined if your IT team doesn’t communicate effectively with other departments.
IT project managers must be able manage all aspects of the project and communicate effectively with each stakeholder to minimize business impact.
3. Murky delivery models
IT project management requires a laser-like focus on the tasks that are required to get your project off the ground. Project managers must be as transparent and open as possible when planning and managing IT projects.
It can be difficult for IT teams to adapt to new technology or to deal with unexpected situations. This is especially true for small teams with limited manpower.
Transparency is key throughout the project’s life cycle. This includes having clear dates (start date and end date) and communicating changes quickly and clearly.
4. Staying in touch avec remote stakeholders
Gallup polls found that 37% US workers have telecommuted at one point in their careers. IT project managers are expected to set expectations for remote stakeholders–whether its remote employees, vendors, suppliers, or partners.
As they engage with you, it will be easier for remote stakeholders to align themselves to your business strategy or project strategy.