projectis

Projectis is a term used in some organizational and management discourses to describe a structured approach to coordinating multiple projects within a portfolio. In this sense, projectis refers to governance, processes, and tools that align individual initiatives with strategic objectives and resource constraints rather than to any single project.

The term does not have a single authoritative origin and is not part of standard project management frameworks such as PMI's PMBOK or Axelos' PRINCE2. It emerged in late 2010s management literature and consultancy practice as a convenient label for portfolio-level coordination techniques.

A projectis framework typically combines elements of portfolio management, program management, and project management. It emphasizes centralized decision rights, standardized reporting, dependency management, shared resource pools, and benefits realization tracking. Components often include a formal PMO, a project information system, common metrics, and stage-gate reviews.

Implementing projectis usually involves establishing governance roles, defining a lifecycle or stage gates for cross-project work, mapping inter-project dependencies, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. It relies on consistent data, clear escalation paths, and regular performance reviews to maintain visibility and enable informed tradeoffs.

Proponents cite improved visibility, better resource utilization, and stronger alignment with strategy; critics note potential overhead and resistance from teams unfamiliar with centralized controls. The term remains informal and is used variably across organizations.

For further reading see portfolio management, program management, project management, PMO, and benefits realization.