Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the role of requirement managers in new product development projects.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a case study of an industrial platform project. Sixty-eight persons were interviewed and project prerequisites and requirement specifications documents were studied. The roles of specific individuals and their formal role as requirement managers are reported.
Findings – The requirement manager's role fulfillment is performed through five major activities described as developing, anchoring, re-organizing, routinizing, and positioning. These activities are essential in order to manage working with a large flagship project.
Research limitations/implications – Because the research was based on a single case study, there are of course limitations. The findings in this study may therefore not be generalized, but merely suggest other areas of research.
Practical implications – This paper argues that functional roles should not be taken for granted. Even though significant efforts may have been performed in order to establish a new role within a project management setting, the process of establishing new work practices is complex. Managers should therefore investigate inter-functional integration on ongoing bases.
Originality/value – This paper provides important insights into aspects of requirement manager's ongoing project activities.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a case study of an industrial platform project. Sixty-eight persons were interviewed and project prerequisites and requirement specifications documents were studied. The roles of specific individuals and their formal role as requirement managers are reported.
Findings – The requirement manager's role fulfillment is performed through five major activities described as developing, anchoring, re-organizing, routinizing, and positioning. These activities are essential in order to manage working with a large flagship project.
Research limitations/implications – Because the research was based on a single case study, there are of course limitations. The findings in this study may therefore not be generalized, but merely suggest other areas of research.
Practical implications – This paper argues that functional roles should not be taken for granted. Even though significant efforts may have been performed in order to establish a new role within a project management setting, the process of establishing new work practices is complex. Managers should therefore investigate inter-functional integration on ongoing bases.
Originality/value – This paper provides important insights into aspects of requirement manager's ongoing project activities.
| Translated title of the contribution | Requirement managers’ roles in industrial platform development |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | International Journal of Managing Projects in Business |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 493-517 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| ISSN | 1753-8378 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- KOTA2014