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Project Approval
Approval of the Project Charter indicates an understanding of the purpose and
content described in this deliverable. By signing this deliverable, each individual
agrees work should be initiated on this project and necessary resources should be
committed as described herein.
Sponsors
Title
Signature
Date
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Contents
Section 1 Project Overview...............................................................3
1.1 Problem Statement..............................................................3
1.2 Project Goals and Objectives..............................................3
1.3 Project Approach.................................................................3
1.4 Project Scope......................................................................4
1.4.1 Detailed Description of Project Deliverables.................4
1.4.2 Project Timeline.............................................................5
1.4.3 Project Milestones.........................................................6
1.5 Critical Success Factors......................................................6
1.6 Assumptions........................................................................6
1.7 Constraints...........................................................................6
1.8 Risks....................................................................................6
Section 2 Authority, Funding, Resources and Milestones...............8
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Project Authority..................................................................8
Funding Sources.................................................................8
Human Resource Requirements.........................................8
Facilities, Technical, and Other Resources.........................8
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1.2
1.1.1.
Current Process
Describe the current process here.
1.1.2.
Business Problem
Describe the challenges caused by the current process here.
Phase X Phase XX -
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1.4.1
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1.4.2
Project Timeline
Following is a high-level timeline estimate for the project. A more formal timeline will be
finalized during the Planning Phase of NUITs Project Management System. The final
timeline will be based on information collected during the Requirements and Design
Phase and will be dependant on project approval and resource availability.
The chart format and/or graphic format below can be utilized. The graphic version may
be more effective if enlarged to fit landscape view.
Task Name
Duratio
n
Start
Finish
PHASE X
Project Charter
Project Kick-off/Awareness
Campaign
Requirements and Design
Planning
Execution and Testing
Training
Delivery
PHASE X (If needed)
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1.4.3
Project Milestones
List the projects major milestones and deliverables and the planned completion dates
for delivery. This list should reflect products and/or services delivered to the end user as
well as the delivery of key project management or other project-related work products.
Milestone/Deliverable
Planned Completion
Date
1.6 Assumptions
Following are the assumptions related to business, technology, resources, scope,
expectations, or schedules contributing to or supporting this project. (example: funding
has been secured in the amount of $XXX, specific documentation is needed before
coding or installation can be completed, etc.).
Describe the assumptions here.
1.7 Constraints
Following are the potential project constraints based on current knowledge.
Constraints could include such items as schedule, budget, resources, products to be
reused, technology to be employed, products to be acquired, and interfaces to other
products.
Describe constraints here.
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1.8 Risks
Following are the risks that could disrupt the successful completion of the project. For
each risk, identify the probability of occurrence and the expected severity of impact. If
available, also include the mitigation strategy for each identified risk. New risks
identified throughout the project will be managed through Change Control.
Risk Name
Description/Mitigation
Impact on
Project
Severit
y
(H,M,L)
Probability
(H,M,L)
Example:
Consensus on
requirements
Description: Getting
agreement on the most
important features to
include/not includes.
Schedule delay
High
Medium
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Responsibilities
Steering
Committee
Project
Sponsors
Project
Manager
Process
Owners
Functional
Team
Leaders
Technical
Team
Leaders
Team
Members
Proposed - Person
Responsible
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Contact Name
Department/College
Campus
Phone
ext.
Campus Email
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Section 5 Glossary
Following are definition of terms and acronyms needed to interpret the Project Charter
properly.
Term/Acronym
Definition
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Description
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Section 7 Appendices
Following are any relevant appendices. Append this document as needed to include any
relevant appendices that will help to further define the project.
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