BSBPMG534 - Task 2

Study Case

You have been recently engaged by XYZ Pty Ltd trading as MMI as a Project Manager (PM) to develop and implement a project to open a new campus in Sydney (refer to MMI strategic objectives).

• The Board of Directors (BoD) has allocated 3 million dollars to the project.
• Project duration: 1 year.
• You can employe four new staff members to be part of the project team for its duration. Source the rest of the project team from existing MMI personnel (flexible work arrangements will be needed)

The project includes:

• Finding premises in Sydney CBD ( 800-1000 square metres, onsite parking for staff, natural light)

Ideally, there will be enough room for 5-7 classes, one meeting room, one computer lab, 1 x student kitchen, student lounge, 1 x staff kitchen, three offices for staff, toilet facilities

• Rent the premise
• Obtain necessary permits
• Source architect and building company
• Source and buy furniture and equipment
• Liaise with the architect and building company

The project steering committee is composed of:

• Mr Eli Brown - Non-executive Director
• Mr Leonard Black - CFO
• Academic Manager (Jacob Graham)

The project sponsor is Taylor Varin (Client Service Manager), played by the trainer and assessor.

You will have to:

• Determine the project requirements
• Work in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders
• Scope the project
• Cost and resource the project
• Develop the project plan
• Execute the project
• Finalise the project

Task 2.1Plan project human resources

1. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to set out the project organisation and structure using the scenario above. This will help you align individual and group competencies with project tasks.

You can develop the WBS as a chart or as a list; it can be by function or by project phase.

Project summarising:

Project duration: 1 year. Finding premises in Sydney CBD Ideally, there will be enough room for 5-7 classes, one meeting room, one computer lab, 1 x student kitchen, student lounge, 1 x staff kitchen, three offices for staff, toilet facilities

Rent the premise Obtain necessary permits Source architect and building company Source and buy furniture and equipment Liaise with the architect and building company

Develop the WBS below: