Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2024 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165 IJISRT24FEB1343 www.ijisrt.com 1714 Investigating the Influence of Project Management Information System on Project Outcomes in Developing Economy Awofadeju, Martins O. 1* Faculty of Environmental and Technology, University of the West of the England, Bristol, United Kingdom Ademiju, Teslim A. 2 ; Anene, Ndubisi. K 3 2 School of Secondary Education (Vocational), Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Nigeria Corresponding Author:- Awofadeju, Martins O. 1* Abstract:- The low penetration of information technologies and systems in most sectors of developing nations is responsible for its slow-paced development. Project execution faces the challenges of improper use of project resources and the traditional project management of the project lifecycle. The lifecycle of project development tends to follow traditional/manual procedures. Therefore, there is need to explores the influence of project management information system on project outcomes in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 130 respondents with primary aim of investigating the adoption of PMIS tools in the management of projects and their significant influence on the project outcome. Collected data were analyzed quantitatively using statistics. The use of Project Management Information System application tools and the frequency of its usage were the key components of PMIS implementation that were observed to have significant influences on project outcomes. The use of PMIS tools is positively related to the project outcomes. This suggests an expected improvement in project outcome with the continuous use of PMIS tools. With the advancement in technology and globalization of the world economy, organizations must take advantage of information systems. Organizations in developing nations must evolve to become technology-driven for better project outcomes. Keywords:- Project Strategies, Project Outcomes, Project Management, Project Risk. I. INTRODUCTION Developing nations have in recent times witnessed a rise in developmental projects both publicly and privately sponsored. Several of these projects often fail or are abandoned due to numerous challenges largely caused by ineffective management of projects (Đurković & Raković, 2009). The low penetration of information technologies and systems in most sectors of this region is responsible for its slow-paced development. Project execution faces the challenges of improper use of project resources (money, facilities, time, and people) and the traditional project management of the project lifecycle. For instance, in Nigeria, most projects are considered to be high-risk due to the economic situation (Zuofa & Ochieng, 2012). The lifecycle of project development tends to follow traditional/manual procedures. This nature of project management demands that employees must simultaneously work on multiple projects putting pressure on the workers to carry out their duties effectively. Project managers may find it difficult to track assigned responsibilities and targets about the project status. Poor planning and budget constraints lead to delays in the project start and completion times. Project resources and activities are often manually adjusted or rescheduled, as such projects are completed after deadlines. Complexity in manual operations leads to improper communication between project managers and the team members; workers may be assigned to the wrong tasks. Therefore, project activities require the use of advanced technology that supports the entire lifecycle of the projects for effective management. The adoption of information systems in an organisation is a function of management awareness and perceived usefulness. There is a need to ascertain the awareness of project managers or business owners on their adoption of project management information systems in project management and the influence of these systems on project outcomes. II. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 130 respondents with primary aim of investigating the adoption of PMIS tools in the management of projects and their significant influence on the project outcome. The most appropriate respondents are the key players and stakeholders in project management organizations including business owners and project managers. A suitable sampling technique was applied to ensure that only the relevant stakeholders are involved in the research process. Features of a PMIS such as project planning, control, utility, risk analysis, communication management and their Influences on project outcome were considered. Collected data were analysed quantitatively using statistics.  Respondents’ Demographics Information from the respondents’ demographics provides background information about the characteristics of the target population represented by the sample.