Análisis de la gestión de proyectos de inversión de la Función Judicial del gobierno ecuatoriano en el periodo 2012-2014

Abstract

This research started with an analysis of the project management status on the Ecuador Judicial Function during the period 2012-2014, and it is proposed an alternative for improvement. It was useful to apply primary and secondary sources in order to compile information; on the first case there were applied surveys and interviews with the authorities and personnel related to the project management on the judiciary function and the participant observation. They were applied analysis descriptive statistics and content analysis, using the analytical method - synthetic. In order to develop the proposal, was used the Project Management Institute methodology, that establish five process groups initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing (Project Management Institute, 2013). The problems identified on the comprehensive project management on the Ecuador Judicial Function in the period 2012 - 2014 are: incomplete processes and disjointed, an Office of Project Management, which was not included in the organizational structure of the Judicial Council and performing activities according to the limited powers and responsibilities entrusted by the authorities, causing that the processes concerning to the project implementation, monitoring - control and closure are not managed in accordance with a methodology for comprehensive management of investment projects. The proposal developed deals with the problems identified on the analysis stage on three stages: draft, management, monitoring and control project, in order to accomplish the five process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing) established by the PMI. The organic structure of a Project Management Office (PMO) was established that is anchored to the General Management, also for its effectiveness they were defined processes, functions and products defined. The results of this research will contribute to the reduction of exposure to project risk caused by: low execution, weak interaction involved, inadequate risk management, problems and assumptions, through coordination with the Exchange Control Committee; and optimization of resources through ongoing performance monitoring of projects.