Factors that affect project success criteria in Peru and Ecuador: The moderating role of the project director's competencies

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between the critical success factors of the project implementation profile (PIP) with project success criteria and with the degree to which relationships vary when moderated by experience, management's project approval, and the transformational leadership style of the project's manager. This study was non-experimental, quantitative in nature, and was conducted in Peru and Ecuador in the information technology (IT) sector. Data were gathered through surveys and were modeled by using structural equations. The results showed that the critical factors that explained success were customer acceptance, project team, and problem solving. Project manager experience was not significant and certification had no relevance. It is concluded that during project development it is necessary to combine various leadership styles. © 2021 Centro de Informacion Tecnologica. All rights reserved.