DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/56/189-193
Farid Mammadli
Baku Higher Oil School
Master’s student
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8582-1099
ferid.memmedli.2000@gamil.com
Strategic and Structural Implications of Project Management in the
Context of Digital Transformation
Abstract
Digital transformation has evolved from a technological upgrade initiative into a strategic imperative that reshapes organizational structures, governance mechanisms, and project management paradigms. In this context, project management is no longer limited to delivering predefined outputs within time and budget constraints; it becomes a central driver of organizational change, innovation, and competitive advantage. This article examines the strategic and structural implications of project management in the era of digital transformation. It argues that digitalization requires the reconfiguration of project governance frameworks, the adoption of agile and hybrid methodologies, the integration of data-driven decision-making tools, and the development of dynamic capabilities. Furthermore, digital transformation challenges traditional hierarchical structures and promotes networked, platform-based, and cross-functional project environments.
Keywords: digital transformation, project management, strategic alignment, project governance, organizational structure