Nicoleta-Madalina Stan1, Aurel Mihail Titu2,3, Constantin Oprean4,5, Marius Dumitras6
Abstract. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, IT project management demands more than just meeting deadlines; it requires a holistic approach to optimizing performance across multiple dimensions. This research explores the multifaceted nature of performance in IT projects, moving beyond traditional time constraints to consider quality, scope, and stakeholder satisfaction. The study begins by defining performance in the context of IT project management, emphasizing the importance of aligning project outcomes with organizational goals. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified and analyzed, providing a framework for measuring success in areas such as delivery time, budget adherence, product quality, and team collaboration. A critical examination of the interplay between time management, quality, and scope reveals that prioritizing one aspect often impacts the others, necessitating a balanced approach. The paper investigates proven techniques for optimizing team performance, including agile methodologies, effective communication strategies, and continuous learning initiatives. Additionally, it reviews contemporary tools and technologies that enable project managers to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements in real time. Drawing on lessons learned from high-performing IT projects, the research highlights best practices and common pitfalls, offering actionable insights for practitioners seeking to enhance project outcomes. By shifting the focus from mere deadline adherence to comprehensive performance optimization, this study provides a roadmap for achieving sustained success in IT project management, ultimately driving greater value for organizations and their stakeholders.
Keywords: IT Project Management, Performance Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Efficiency, Quality and Scope.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscieco.2026.2.13
1Nаtionаl University of Science аnd Technology POLITEHNICА Buchаrest, 313, Splаiul Independenței, București, Romаniа, ORCID No. 0009-0007-0984-7979, madalina.nita12@yahoo.com
2 Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10 Victoriei Street, Sibiu, Romania, Corresponding author, ORCID No. 0000-0002-0054-6535, mihail.titu@ulbsibiu.ro
3 Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
4Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10 Victoriei Street, Sibiu, Romania, ORCID No. 0000-0002-1710-0660, mihail.titu@ulbsibiu.ro
5Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
6Nаtionаl University of Science аnd Technology POLITEHNICА Buchаrest, 313, Splаiul Independenței, București, Romаniа, ORCID No. 0009-0007-6159-11881, marius.dumitras@upb.ro
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law, Sociology, Volume 9 no 2, 2026