Digital Transformation Governance in Enterprise Technology Projects: Integrating Analytics, Agile Methods, and Organizational Strategy
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https://doi.org/10.63084/econova.v2i1.75Keywords:
Digital Transformation, IT Governance, Agile Methods, Enterprise Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Governance FrameworksAbstract
Digital transformation has emerged as a strategic imperative for enterprises seeking competitive advantage in an increasingly technology-driven business environment. However, the governance of digital transformation initiatives remains a complex challenge, requiring the integration of analytics capabilities, agile methodologies, and organizational strategy. This paper examines the governance frameworks and mechanisms that enable successful digital transformation in enterprise technology projects. This study identifies key governance models, including ambidextrous IT governance, federated governance structures, and data mesh architectures, that facilitate the alignment of analytics, agile practices, and strategic objectives. The analysis reveals that effective digital transformation governance requires balancing flexibility with control, enabling data-driven decision-making while maintaining organizational agility, and ensuring strategic alignment across multiple organizational levels. Three comparative frameworks are presented to illustrate governance mechanisms, methodological approaches, and integration strategies. The findings indicate that organizations achieving successful digital transformation employ hybrid governance models that combine traditional oversight with adaptive mechanisms, leverage analytics for strategic insight, and embed agile principles throughout the transformation lifecycle. This research contributes to the understanding of digital transformation governance by synthesizing current knowledge and providing actionable insights for practitioners managing complex enterprise technology initiatives.
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