Software project management

At the present time, it is impossible to imagine a successful business without the use of information - communication technologies. The application of project management in the management of ICT projects respects the same basic principles and concepts of project management, as well as with other types of projects, however, it is necessary to analyse certain types of IT projects and their specific features, and to choose and adapt appropriate methodology for the management of certain types IT projects. In this paper, special attention was devoted to software development projects, their specificities, challenges that are in front of the participants in this process, as well as methodologies for managing projects, which can be used to overcome difficulties and achieve better results.