Projects exist in every industry, profession, and sector. In today’s business environment, characterized by rapid changes, innovation, intense competition, and technological advancement, project management is becoming increasingly important. Effective project management enables organizations to respond swiftly to changes, deliver value to customers quickly and efficiently, and successfully achieve their business goals. With the growing presence of the internet and the use of artificial intelligence in business, work environments are becoming more dynamic, and business operations are accelerating. Different project management approaches offer various methods, tools, and techniques that allow organizations to successfully plan, execute, and control their projects. There are three approaches: traditional, hybrid, and agile. Agile project management approaches in the IT industry have significantly evolved since the publication of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The authors of the Agile Manifesto believe that an agile approach is beneficial for various types of projects, but the application of an agile mindset at the organizational level is also beneficial. This paper aims to explore the understanding and application of agile project management approaches in the IT industry. Therefore, an empirical study was conducted based on in-depth interviews with project team leaders from a deliberate sample of 10 organizations. The research results showed that respondents most often use the Scrum framework or a hybrid approach. Most respondents adapt the approach to the needs of the organization and the project, emphasizing that agility is a mindset and an adaptive approach that needs to be tailored.