There are two types of technology projects at Mines: Strategic and Operational
IT Strategic Projects
- Directly aligns with Mines’ strategic objectives.
- Can transform or grow Mines’ capabilities by replacing old or implementing new technology solutions.
- These projects can vary in size, investment, and complexity.
IT Strategic Projects are reviewed and approved by the IT CPC and tracked in our ticketing system TeamDynamix (TDX).
Examples of a Strategic Project: Workday, Data Warehouse, CRM, BlasterCard, Network Modernization, TRAIL, VDI.
Operational Projects
Operational Projects improve current operations by reducing costs, getting work done more efficiently, addressing compliance risks, or producing a better customer experience. These projects replace or enhance current technology solutions, infrastructure, and services.
There are two types of IT Operational Projects: Big P and Little p projects.
Big P
- Focused on enhancing or stabilizing current technology, infrastructure, and processes needed for day-to-day operations.
- Big P projects are prioritized and approved by ITLT and tracked in TDX.
- Examples of a Big P project: Control of Admin Rights, Workday post go-live support, Service Desk Redesign, Banner Student to the Cloud.
Among the triggers that can cause a Big P project are:
- Has Capital Expenses
- Implementation costs > $20k
- RFP is required for technology changes
- Over 100 hours of IT resources
- Over 6 months in duration
- Medium to High level of complexity in data migrations, integrations, change management, and/or implementation risks.
Little p
- Focused on enhancing or stabilizing current technology, infrastructure, and processes needed for day-to-day operations.
- Little p projects are prioritized and approved by the IT Directors/Managers.
- Examples of a Little p project: Report/Dashboard/Forms development.
Among the characteristics of a Little p project are:
- No Capital Expenses
- Implementation costs < $20k and budgeted
- RFP is not required for technology changes
- Under 100 hours of IT resources
- Under 6 months in duration
- Low level of complexity in data migrations, integrations, change management, and/or implementation risks.