Special Features of Conducting IT Projects Retrospective Audit and Identifying Ways to Increase the Maturity of Project Management Methodology

This article examines the theoretical and applied aspects of conducting a retrospective audit of completed projects to assess the maturity level of the project management (PM) methodology and determine the directions for its further improvement. The emphasis is on the formation of a holistic methodological base for organizing a high-quality retrospective analysis of projects and the subsequent development of recommendations for increasing the maturity of the PM methodology used. Conducting a retrospective audit is analyzed using the example of processes of a modern IT company, however, the experience gained is universal and can be effectively used for projects in various industries. The object of the study are the methods and tools of retrospective audit used to assess the maturity of project management processes, as well as the factors determining the quality and completeness of the final audit report. The subject of the study is the specific stages of conducting a retrospective audit of a project, the criteria for assessing the maturity of the PM methodology used, as well as the mechanisms for formulating practical recommendations for increasing the maturity and optimizing project management. The main objective of the study is to develop a comprehensive approach to conducting a retrospective audit of completed projects, aimed at assessing the current level of project management maturity and developing specific measures for further improvement of the PM methodology in order to increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of project management in the organization.