PM Notes. Basic Concepts of Software Project Management. R.S. Pressman & Associates, Inc. Product Size Risks Few experienced managers would debate the following statement: Project risk is directly proportional to product size. The following risk item issues identify generic risks associated with product size: Estimated size of the product in LOC or FP? Degree of confidence in estimated size estimate? Estimated size of product in number of programs, files, transactions?
Percentage deviation in size of product from average for previous products? Size of database created or used by the product? In each case, the information for the product to be developed must be compared to past experience. Business Impact Risks An engineering manager at a major software company placed the following framed plaque on his wall: "God grant me brains to be a good project manager and the common sense to run like hell whenever marketing sets project deadlines!
" Affect of this product on company revenue? Each response for the product to be developed must be compared to past experience. Process Risks. ISO - Your source for information about risk. Software Project Management Resources -- Columbia University. Projectmanagement.com. PM Profile expectations.