Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that describes the IT project life cycle and project management. Your paper should:

• Describe the IT project’s life cycle
• Identify in which phase the charter is completed.
• Identify in which phase the scope is completed.
• Describe in your words the 5 project management knowledge areas.
• Identify the 5 project management processes.
• List the processes in order.
• Explain why the project management knowledge areas and processes are important.
• Explain the project managers’ role.
• Describe your opinion of a project managers’ role.
• Describe how your opinion compares to the weekly readings or external research.

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).