Original Assignment:

Congratulations, you have been hired by WOPR Space Enterprises as the new program manager. The first significant project you will oversee is to provide a new product (Water Transportation Barrels) for NASA's Mars Colonization Program. It will be your responsibility to supervise the project from initiation to delivery of the final product to NASA. As your team's project manager, you will submit a project management report to them.

Project Overview (Reminder)

WOPR was recently awarded a delivery contract for new Water Transportation Barrels (see below; You will assume the role of the assigned program manager overseeing the design, development, production, and delivery of the new product. The details below provide a summary of the course project:

• WOPR:A small Aero Space contractor located in the United States of America
• Company size (employees):200
• Product:Water Transportation Barrels designed and manufactured to meet the needs of NASA
• Awarded Quantity:100 units
• Program Budget:Proposed award: $2.5 Million
• Customer:NASA (Mars Colonization Program)
• Award date:Todays Date
• Completion date:24 Months from today's date
• Delivery schedule:Prototype 12 months from today's date/100 units 24 months from today's date

Expected Result from Senior Management:

• On-time delivery of the Prototype for NASA approval
• On-time delivery of the 100 units
• Desire to complete the total program under the stated budget of $2,500,000
• Supplemental (follow-on) contract for future additional units

Your final task is to make a PowerPoint presentation for senior leadership at WOPR based on the successful closeout of the Project (WTB), a water transportation barrel manufacturing project for NASA's Mars Colonization Program. Your presentation should focus on the key milestones, deliverables, and outcomes achieved during the project's execution. The presentation should be professional, concise, and visually engaging. The notes section of each slide should contain the details of what you would say during the presentation, or you may use the voice-over feature and record the notes.

Assessment Instructions:

You will want to include the following areas in the presentation to senior leadership at WOPR.

• Introduction
• Provide a brief overview of the project and its significance for NASA's Mars Colonization Program.
• Introduce the company, WOPR, its size, and its specialization in designing and manufacturing water transportation barrels.
• Project Scope and Objectives
• Clearly define the project's scope, objectives, and expected outcomes.
• Mention the awarded quantity of 100 units and the program budget of $2.5 million.
• Timeline and Milestones
• Present a project timeline from today's date until completion (24 months from today).
• Highlight key milestones, including the delivery schedule for the prototype and the 100 units.
• Project Progress
• Describe the progress made during the project's execution, detailing the achievements at various stages.
• Discuss any challenges encountered and how they were overcome.
• On-Time Deliveries
• Emphasize the on-time delivery of the prototype for NASA's approval.
• Highlight the successful on-time delivery of the 100 units as per the agreed schedule.
• Budget Management
• Present the budget allocation and actual expenditure throughout the project.
• Demonstrate the company's commitment to completing the program within the stated budget of $2,500,000.
• Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction
• Explain the measures taken to ensure the quality of the water transportation barrels.
• Highlight feedback from NASA regarding the quality and performance of the delivered units.
• Future Opportunities
• Discuss the potential for a supplemental (follow-on) contract to supply additional units in the future.
• Explain how successful project completion can lead to long-term collaborations with NASA and other space programs.
• Conclusion
• Summarize the key achievements and successes of Project WOPR.
• Reiterate the company's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Additional Tips:

• Use visual aids, charts, and graphs to enhance the presentation's clarity and effectiveness.
• Cite any external sources used for data or information.
• Include a reference slide at the end of the presentation.

Include a Scope of project, objectives, and expected outcomes.