projectnummer

A projectnummer, or project number, is a unique identifier assigned to a project within an organization or system to distinguish it from other projects. It functions as a key in data records, enabling consistent tracking and reference across documents, systems, and processes.

Typically, a projectnummer is created by a project management office, finance department, or an enterprise resource planning system. It may be purely numeric or alphanumeric and can encode information such as year, department, program, or sequence. Common formats include combinations like PRJ-2024-001 or PJ-042, though organizations may tailor formats to their own conventions.

The projectnummer serves multiple practical purposes. It links tasks, budgets, invoices, contracts, milestones, and personnel to a specific project, supporting reporting, auditing, and performance monitoring. It also helps in filtering and aggregating data within project dashboards and financial systems, and it supports governance by providing a single referent for change orders and scope modifications.

Contexts and applications vary by sector. In construction and engineering, the projectnummer is used to coordinate procurement, scheduling, and cost tracking. In IT and software development, it ties requirements, releases, and resource allocation to a defined project. In the public sector and grant administration, projectnumbers identify funded initiatives for oversight, compliance, and reporting.

Best practices include maintaining a centralized registry, ensuring unique and stable numbers, documenting the numbering scheme, and linking the nummer to related records. Proper change control and archival practices help preserve the integrity of project data over time.