ASSESSING PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY IN THE ETHIOPIA CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: THE CASE OF FEDERAL HOUSING CORPORATION.

Abstract

This study assesses the project management maturity levels of the Federal Housing Corporation, specifically aiming to measure and identify the company's actual project management practices. The research focuses on projects undertaken within the organization and employs a five-level project management maturity model developed by PM Solutions. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study adopts a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data. The sample comprises 65 respondents from a questionnaire and four project managers interviewed. Non-probability purposive sampling was employed. Survey questionnaires and interviews were developed based on a review of relevant literature to evaluate the project management maturity of the Federal Housing Corporation. Primary data were collected from respondents, supplemented by secondary data from detailed literature. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicate that the organization's project management maturity level is 3.66, reflecting a solid performance level while highlighting the need for improvement across various project management knowledge areas to enhance overall maturity.