Managing IT Projects Like a Business
Technology Managers and C level executives are expected to find new opportunities for reducing costs and improving shareholder value with the use of information. This presentation describes a methodology for delivering measurable business value for the information services provided while staying in alignment with changing business strategies. We focus on ways to make the IT executive or project manager a collaborative partner within the business.
Mr. Mark Lurch was born and educated in New York City. After graduation from Columbia University School of Engineering where he majored in optical communication, he became a Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories in NJ. For 15 years he worked in applied research and development, developing a variety of specialized communication systems. He applied that knowledge in the development of optical neuro-networks for artificial intelligence applications, optical sensors, tethered unmanned underwater vehicle control, and a host of other technology driven applications. After leaving AT&T Bell Laboratories, Mr. Lurch joined Lucent Technologies as Director of Program Management Operations. In this capacity he worked large international telecom project deployments in Asia, Africa, and Europe while consulting with business leaders on operational methods and project management discipline.
In 2002 Mr. Lurch served as Program Manager of the Advanced Mission Computer line of business developing and producing advanced computing products used to drive the displays on various airplanes. Currently he is the Program Manager of the Research and Development programs defining the future technology roadmaps of the business. He also serves as the Chairman of the PMI Information Technology and Telecommunications Specific Interest Group providing educational and networking services to over 6000 members worldwide.