This research examines the adoption of new project management (PM) methodologies in developing countries, emphasizing their application beyond IT and software development. Using a sample of 316 respondents from diverse sectors, the study employed statistical analysis models, including ANOVA and binomial logistic regression, to identify key drivers and barriers. Findings reveal significant differences in knowledge levels, understanding of agile practices, and perceived productivity enhancements between agile users and non-users (P < 0.05). Positive correlations were observed between agile adoption and specific business activities such as construction, engineering design, and manufacturing, as well as head office location (R² = 0.618, P < 0.001). Conversely, organizational structures such as functional and geographical divisional organizations were negatively correlated with agile adoption. Cross-tabulation analysis further highlights limited frequency of PM training across sectors, indicating a critical gap in organizational capacity-building efforts.

The study concludes with actionable recommendations: enhancing knowledge of new PM methodologies, intensifying training programs, and fostering awareness of their benefits in reducing costs, improving time efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and boosting productivity. By addressing these gaps, organizations in developing countries can better leverage modern PM approaches to achieve project success and competitive advantage. The findings contribute to expanding the scope of agile methodology research to non-software industries, providing a foundation for future studies to explore its broader adoption in developing regions.