Abstract. It is analyzed: how the principles of evidence-based management, evidence-based policy based on big data analysis are integrated with project management methodology (ISO 21500: 2021). The results of changes in the management practices of state projects and programs are presented. The tasks of the competence transition from big-data to smart-data for data-management and evidence-based policy are formulated. The practice of implementing the methodology of evidence-based management, evidence-based policy is associated with the implementation of the concept of "Open Data", the National Data Management System in Russia, the development of the technological infrastructure of big data and digital data analytics services. Our research under the RFBR grant No. 19-29-14016 "Methodology for Big Data Analysis and Its Integration into Professional Development Programs for Executives" revealed how data analysis and evidence-based management principles are used in project management activities for state development programs. At the strategic management level: strategic performance indicators, infrastructure and data sources are defined. At the level of project management activities, sources of alternative data analysis are determined based on feedback from citizens (public policy). At the level of project life cycle management, it is determined which data sets will indicate the dynamics of value development and the effectiveness of products in the portfolio of projects of state development programs. At every level of evidence-based project management, this requires data competencies from leaders.
