DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Abstract

Introduction. In the era of rapid digital transformation, geopolitical instability, and increasing organizational complexity, achieving efficiency, adaptability, and control in project implementation has become a major managerial challenge. Traditional project management methodologies, such as the PMBOK® Guide and PRINCE2, as well as agile approaches, remain fundamental for project governance; however, they often fail to fully integrate with dynamic business processes and modern digital infrastructures. In this context, Business Process Management (BPM) is increasingly viewed as a promising framework for improving project governance through structured process modeling, analysis, optimization, and automation.

Purpose. The purpose of this research is to substantiate the possibilities of integrating BPM approaches into project management and to develop methodological principles for correct business process decomposition based on the coordinated separation of data and activities.

Materials and methods. The study applies methods of system analysis, comparative analysis of scientific literature, conceptual modeling, and generalization of modern BPM approaches. The research reviews recent studies related to BPM maturity models, process modeling techniques, agile BPM, value-oriented process portfolio management, and emerging digital technologies such as process mining, cloud-based BPM platforms, and artificial intelligence.

Results. The research proposes methodological principles for correct business process decomposition based on the coordinated separation of data and activities, the use of state variables, control and data flows, and coupling and cohesion criteria between subprocesses. The proposed approach aims to ensure subprocess independence, minimize interdependencies, and accurately reflect system dynamics. The results demonstrate that the integration of BPM principles with project management contributes to improved governance transparency, organizational resilience, and value creation, particularly in volatile and rapidly changing environments.

Prospects. Future research should focus on developing hybrid BPM–project management models, designing tailored BPM maturity frameworks for project-oriented organizations, and establishing metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of BPM implementation in project environments.