Very few software projects are completed on time, on budget, and to their original specification causing the global IT software industry to lose billions each year in project overruns and reworking software. Research supports that projects usually fail because of management mistakes rather than technical mistakes. "Risk Management in Software Development Projects" focuses on what the practitioner needs to know about risk in the pursuit of delivering software projects. "Risk Management in Software Development Projects" will help all practicing IT Project Managers and IT Managers understand: Key components of the risk management process; Current processes and best practices for software risk identification; Techniques of risk analysis; Risk Planning; and Management processes. It also helps you to be able to develop the process for various organizations. It brings together concepts across software engineering with a management perspective. It uses case material to illustrate points made. It includes checklists and working templates.