Abstract

Agile software methodology describes an approach forthe development of software under whichsolutions of requirements evolve through the collaborative effort of cross-functional teams. This research study analyzed the impact of agile methodology usage on project uncertainty along with userparticipation acting as a mediator and managerial support acting as a moderator. . The said relationships were investigated under the support of agile governance theory. Data was collected from middle-tier officers of renowned IT companies in Pakistan through adapted questionnaires.The data was analyzed through AMOS-SEM statistical techniques. Results show that agile methodology usagesignificantly decreased impacts of uncertainty in projects but User Participation doesn't act as a mediator in therelationship. Moreover, managerial support is established as a moderator in the hypothesizedrelationship. Thus, implications are discussed and implications are provided for the targeted sector.

Key words: Agile methodology use; with User Participation; Managerial support; ProjectUncertainty; Software Industries