In his work, the author offers an innovative approach that is based on the concept of Industry 4.0. This method is aimed at effective management of all aspects of production using digital transformation projects. Its application opens new horizons for enterprises to increase production volumes, improve product quality and quickly adapt to constantly changing market conditions and customer requirements. To achieve these goals, the author recommends to use mechanisms for managing a portfolio of digital transformation projects in the industry. These mechanisms have significant advantages for the functioning of the enterprise, which underlines the practical significance of the conducted research.

The article describes the process of establishing a project management office (hereinafter referred to as PMO) at an enterprise developing an oil and gas field. The step-by-step plan considers the stages of development of an oil asset. The maturity of project management increases on the way from short-term tasks to longterm goals. The PMO model corresponds to the maturity level of project management. The paper describes the process of its forming at an enterprise developing an oil and gas field. In management science, there is no universal, methodologically unified approach to the organization of the PMO. The experience of a stepby-step plan for the formation of a PMO considers the stages of development of an oil asset. The formation of a PMO becomes part of the development of managerial functions in the organisation’s life cycle. Using the concept of I. Adizes, the decomposition of managerial functions in the short and long term is proposed. The evolution of the PMO considers the dynamics of project implementation and the consistent increase in the level of maturity of project management. The maturity of project management and the PMO model increases and advances as we move from short-term tasks to long-term goals.

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current trend in the implementation of project offices in the activities of domestic organisations, and presents the results of an analysis of domestic and foreign experience in the implementation of the project offices. The article considers the state standard R 58305-2018 “System of project activity management. Project office” which defines the goals, objectives, and functions of various types of the phenomenon under question. The authors emphasise the peculiarity of the Russian mentality and describe the role of the foreign experience inthe application of project methodologies for domestic business. Based on the results of the analysis of existing examples of the project offices organisation of various institutions in other countries, the authors concluded that it is almost impossible to transfer the foreign experience in its pure form to domestic companies and businesses. In support of this argument, the example of the “SberMarket” for adapting existing design approaches and methodologies for the organisation of the project office is considered in detail. In addition, the consequences of its incorrect implementation in the activities of companies are revealed: emotional burnout of employees, unjustified expectations on the part of management, increased costs, delayed effect of obtaining results. To solve the identified problems and difficulties faced by the heads of organisations when opening the project offices, we have proposed and described step-by-step the algorithm of the project office implementation.

The article examines the phenomenon of volunteer movement in the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred as RF) as a process with charitable orientation that includes traditional forms of mutual assistance, official provision of services, and other forms of assistance. The authors of this article have analysed the main problems that arise during the implementation of volunteer projects (emotional burnout among volunteers, staff turnover, lack of competencies, high level of bureaucratisation, and difficulties in reporting, financial instability of non-profit organisations and others) and opportunities that the state provides for the volunteer movement in the RF. The causes and mechanisms of involvement of the young generation in it are described. The prospects for the development of young people, society, and state are outlined. The authors of the article have considered the basic technologies for managing non-commercial projects and principles of their organisation. Аlso, the process of the younger generation joining the volunteer movement is described, since this group is its main representative. The authors pay special attention to the educational function and those fundamental personal qualities that form such an activity as helping others: humanity, mercy, and compassion. It is worth noting that the article provides real-world experience and examples of the implemented volunteer projects.

This article discusses the use of tools of the agile project approach to optimise the work of project teams on the example of Kanban boards. The digitilisation of the Kanban approach is described as well as the opportunities for the activities of the project manager and project teams that it provides. The sections of the work analyse such concepts as an effective project team in the current trends of the modern world, classical and agile project management, their common features and differences, and digitalisation of project activities. The article discusses the basic principles of the Kanban management approach, its strengths and weaknesses, and specifics of its application in projects. The article analyses how the Kanban approach tools can optimise the work of the project team, which areas of interaction between its members they affect the most, and how digital tools for organising teamwork and information turnover change the approach to the collective work ona project. Examples of specific software products based on the Kanban approach are considered, the effectiveness of their use by the project teams is evaluated, and summary conclusions are drawn based on the analysed information.

Focusing on the concept of sustainable development entails new challenges and problems that may arise during project management. The purpose of this study is to identify these key challenges and problems in accordance with the principles of the sustainable development. The research object is the possibility of integrating the concept into methodology of the project management. The subject is the challenges and problems that arise during the process under study. The methodological basis is neoinstitutionalism – the research analyses the existing normative and formal rules for the implementation of the sustainable development agenda in the project management. The research methods include analysis of the existing regulatory framework as well as an expert interview with project managers at Russian enterprises. As a result of the study, key problems related to the insufficient competencies of the project managers in the field of the sustainable development have been identified. The inclusion of the sustainable development concept in the project management will lead to complication of the project management in general, as it implies additional analysis of environmental, social, and economic factors of the impact of the project and its product on the environment.

The article examines the current state of telemedicine project management in the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as RF). The authors emphasise the importance of compliance with medical standards and norms on the part of medical institutions, and the importance of updation of the regulatory framework in accordance with existing technologies on the part of government agencies regulating the medicine field. The main part of the article is devoted to the review of implemented projects in the modern field of healthcare – telemedicine: creation of a unified state information system in the sphere of healthcare; telemedicine network in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District; telemedicine in the North-West of the RF (Arkhangelsk); “Children of the North” project. The authors have noted that projects in this area continue to develop, despite the problems and challenges of the environment. Special attention is paid to the difficulties faced by project teams, for example, the need to retrain doctors to work remotely without the possibility of a standard examination, only on the basis of the results of tests conducted on site. In addition, the problem of imperfect legislation regulating medical activities is discussed, which does not allow to use the telemedicine actively today. However, an analysis of modern practices of its application proves the effectiveness of this technology.

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries have a huge potential for the development of innovative business. The purposes of the study are to analyse the specifics of the organisation of startup projects in some BRICS countries, to identify key differences in approaches to their development, and to assess the impact of the economic environment and government initiatives on the formation of an innovation ecosystem. To achieve these purposes, the authors of the article have performed the following objectives: the basic concepts related to startup entrepreneurship, their classification and differences are identified; the regulatory framework governing the activities of startups in some BRICS countries is analysed; the available financing mechanisms for the startups, including government programmes, venture funds, grants and private investments, are identified; the current economic situation of the studied states and its impact on the development of innovative entrepreneurship are considered; a comparative analysis of startup organisation models in selected BRICS countries has been conducted, and their strengths and weaknesses have been identified. The structure of this article includes two research sections. The first one examines theoretical and legal aspects of the startup entrepreneurship, regulatory framework, and financing mechanisms. The second section considers the economic situation in the BRICS countries, assesses its impact on the startup ecosystem, and provides a comparative analysis of startup development models. The work is completed with detailed conclusions on the conducted research.