The following steps have proven to be successful in launching an information technology (IT) project. Embedded in each step are links to the appropriate DBM budget processes and DoIT project management methodologies.
Step 1: Identify a business need or opportunity; reference your Agency's IT Master Plan (ITMP). For additional information on the IT Master Plan, please reference the ITMP Procedures.
Step 2: Determine if the IT project qualifies as a Major IT Development Project (MITDP)
Step 3: Conduct the Initiation Phase of the State's Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Step 4: Conduct the Systems Concept Development Phase, including the IT Project Request (ITPR) to secure annual funding
Step 5: Manage the project