TRENDS IN THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN VIRTUAL IT ORGANIZATIONS

The article is devoted to the systematization of theories and concepts of project management in virtual organizations of the IT sector, with a focus on outlining the evolutionary stages in the development of the methodological foundation, clarifying the substantive essence of key managerial concept interpretations, and identifying prospects for the innovative reproduction of the knowledge system in IT management. The aim of the study is to substantiate the trends in conceptual support for managing the development of virtual IT organizations and to formulate proposals for the innovative advancement of IT project management theory. The nature of the managerial paradigm’s transformation is revealed, driven by the dynamics of digitalization, the intellectualization of organizational structures, and the changing character of interactions in distributed teams. The relevance of a comprehensive analysis of conceptual frameworks for managing the development of virtual IT organizations is justified as a factor in shaping effective mechanisms of managerial interaction in a distributed digital environment under conditions of high technological change. The content priorities of current management concepts are identified, emphasizing the intellectualization of functions, coordination of project activities, digitalization of information flows, flexibility of management systems, and integration of knowledge resources. The article highlights the preconditions for the emergence of a newlevel concept a system of innovative management for virtual project teams – incorporating organizational design, knowledge management, algorithmization of communication processes, the application of artificial intelligence, and the evolution of open intellectual platforms. The principles for constructing a hierarchical IT project management structure are summarized, and innovative vectors for developing project management are substantiated, including the design of algorithmic task delegation chains, enhancing knowledge as a strategic resource, mechanisms for knowledge growth, and improving collective decision-making systems. The article also proposes methodological directions for updating the concept of managerial competence, aimed at expanding the competency-based paradigm in project management.