The Impact of Team Changes on Software Project Management
In the dynamic field of software development, team resilience and adaptability are crucial for maintaining high levels of delivery and customer satisfaction. This study examines the challenges faced by a software development team that underwent significant restructuring mid-project. The transition tested the team’s resilience, technical competence, and communication skills. Key strategies for managing this change included meticulous documentation, transparent communication, mentorship, and agile methodologies. The study highlights how effective change management and a structured approach can overcome significant challenges, leading to improved workflow efficiency, accelerated project timelines, and high-quality outputs. The collaborative relationship between the new manager and the technical lead, supported by tools like Jira and Microsoft Teams, was vital in ensuring project success. The findings emphasize the importance of flexibility, continuous improvement, and strong organizational culture in achieving exceptional results in software development.
Authors
- Marcelo Silva Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9011-2086)
- Marcelo Albuquerque de Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2496-646X)
- PIM Souza
Institutions
- Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Amazonas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Procedia Computer Science
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.07.098
- Primary Topic
- Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00