Problem / Opportunity Statement:
This section describes with at least one paragraph the problem(s) or opportunities.
Project Owner and Stakeholders:
This section identifies every group that will be impacted or who will impact the project.
Project Objectives:
This section defines the objectives that the project will accomplish. Objectives should be measurable wherever possible and tied to the sign-off criteria used to close the project. The objectives are solutions to the identified problems or opportunities identified above.
Cost/Benefit Analysis:
This section outlines the major cost components of the project as well as the anticipated quantifiable and qualitative benefits. Both implementation and steady-state (run rate) costs and benefits should be analyzed.
Team Impact:
This section describes what impact the project may have on each of the I/S teams. For example, the team leading the project might simply put ‘Project Sponsor’ by their team name. If there is no known impact to a team, that might be represented as ‘No Impact’ or ‘Not Applicable’. Otherwise, there would be a description of how the team is/will be affected by the given project.
Application Development:
Systems Administration:
Telecommunications:
Customer Support:
Desktops:
Application Support:
Operations:
Special Projects:
Site Managers:
Senior Administration:
Audit/Review:
Project Scope:
This section identifies the entire scope of the project. Even if the project is completed in phases, the long-term goals must be identified now.
Implementation Plan:
Create and distribute a baseline schedule, budget, and resource requirements. Include a listing of all roles and responsibilities, tasks, and milestones.
Change Control Process:
Describe the process that will be used for scope changes, such as:
1. Changes to the project scope shall be submitted to the project coordinator in writing for evaluation.
2. Review scope