The article discusses the project methodology in the executive authorities declared by the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 31, 2018 № 1288 "On the organization of project activities in the Government of the Russian Federation." Attention is focused on the individual phases of the project life cycle, a summary grouping of tools in the context of functional areas, which in accordance with the adopted methodology of project management in the Executive authorities can be used in the process of project management.