Bridging the Maturity Gap: Introducing BIAMM, a Simplified Project Management Maturity Model Aligned with PMI Domains for Developing Contexts.

Project Management Maturity Models (PMMMs) are critical tools for assessing and improving project management processes within organizations.However, existing models primarily target organizations with established project management practices, which creates a gap for organizations at the early stages of adopting project management.This study reviews eight prominent project management methodologies (PMMMs) and evaluates their suitability for organizations in the early stages of adopting project management.Using a structured comparative analysis framework based on accessibility, scalability, implementation complexity, and contextual adaptability, the research identifies significant limitations in the applicability of these models for organizations in the early stages of adopting project management practices.The findings reveal that most PMMMs are overly complex, prescriptive, and resource-intensive for novice organizations, limiting their practical adoption.The paper recommends tailoring or simplifying maturity models to better serve the needs of beginners with more inclusive and adaptable frameworks.The paper concludes by proposing a new model, the Basic Intermediate Advanced Maturity Model (BIAMM).BIAMM offers a straightforward yet effective framework with three maturity levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.Its flexibility in accommodating various methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, makes it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to develop strong project management capabilities.