Conceptualizing the ICT project management in the sustainability context

This paper discusses the roles and opportunities that ICTs play in the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is claimed that the efficient use of digital technologies is possible if the IT project management of sustainability methodology is used. The links and gaps between ISO standards and the SDGs presented. The correlation of ISO standards for project, program, and portfolio management with 17 SDGs investigated. Correlations with SDGs 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 16 identified. The contextual analysis of the opportunities for the use of ICTs for the achievement of the SDGs revealed two levels of responsibility in terms of sustainability. Firstly, ICT acts as an accelerator for managing projects and programs in different areas (environmental, economic, and social). Secondly, the high intensity of development of the ICT field itself requires the initiation and implementation of the SDGs in the ICT field itself. It is noted that the development of a methodology for sustainable management of ICT projects can be built by integrating project management standards and establishing a correlation with all SDGs. The integration of sustainability in ICT project management can start with the acceleration of project management processes, followed by improving sustainability competencies.