Waterfall vs Scrum and Systems Analyst Job Posting

Part 1: Waterfall vs. Scrum A Project Managers Decision You are a project manager overseeing a large and complex software system that has been under development for the past 12 months using the Waterfall methodology. Your manager has recently attended an industry conference and is now advocating for an immediate switch to Scrum. They have asked you to submit a formal response addressing this request. Write a 500-1000 word formal response memo to your manager. Your memo should include: A brief comparison of Waterfall vs. Scrum (cite at least two real-world case studies of projects that used each approach). These case studies must be within the past 5 years. Challenges of switching methodologies mid-project, including risks to timeline, budget, and stakeholders. Alternative solutions that could introduce some Agile principles without fully switching to Scrum. Your recommendation, backed by research, and how it aligns with the project’s current stage. Include any external sources as references (articles, case studies, research papers, or expert opinions). Failure to include resources will be result in a 0. Part 2: Writing a Job Posting with Real-World Validation Find three real job postings for a systems analyst position from LinkedIn, Indeed, or another job board. Analyze and extract common themes in required qualifications and skills. Using this information, draft an original job posting for your “ideal” systems analyst role. Validate your posting: Ask a working professional in IT or project management for feedback on whether your job description is realistic. Include the professionals name and contact information. Submission: Submit the job posting alongside a 500-word reflection on how real-world research influenced your job description and what feedback you received from professionals (this can be the same person you engaged for Part 2). You must provide an active link to the three real job posting to get credit for this part. Failure to do so will result in a 0. Rubric for the Assignment Criteria Excellent Proficient Needs Improvement Poor Weight Part 1: Waterfall vs Scrum Clearly presents a well-supported argument with real-world examples; reflection is insightful and well-organized. Provides a strong argument with some real-world examples; reflection is clear but lacks depth. Argument lacks depth, real-world examples are missing or weak; reflection is vague. Minimal effort, lacks analysis, little or no external research. 45% Part 3: Job Posting and Reflection Uses research effectively, job posting is detailed and realistic, reflection shows critical thought and validation. Job posting is well-written but lacks deep research or validation; reflection is clear but surface-level. Job posting is generic, lacks real-world research, reflection is weak. Job posting is unclear or copied, no reflection provided. 45% Clarity and Writing Quality Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized with minimal errors. Writing is mostly clear, with minor errors. Writing lacks organization, multiple grammar issues. Writing is unclear, difficult to follow, major grammar errors. 10%