PM 343 Project Management

Project Charter for Multiplex Engineering.

Please answer the following questions to create a Project Charter for Multiplex Engineering. Thank you in advance!

Multiplex Engineering Objectives

Hint: The project objective serves as the marching orders or charge for the project leader and team. It provides information as to what, where, and when, as well as information about how much improvement or change needs to occur. At the completion of the project, any person should be able to refer back to the project objective and determine whether the project was successful.

In a nutshell, project objectives should be S.M.A.R.T.; S = specific: Define exactly what is to be accomplished; M = measurable: It must be quantifiable; A = actionable and achievable: The team must be able to act upon what is being asked. It must be realistic; R = relevant: The goal must be relevant to the problem outlined in the business case; T = time bound: It needs a timeline. State when it must be accomplished.

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Business Value

Hint(How will this contribute to our financial/strategic/operational goals?)

Describe how this project aligns with strategic objectives. Include how the project outcomes support the accomplishment of the strategic goal.

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Scope

Hint(What is included and not included?)

Hint: Describe what is in scope and what is not. The In Scope list does not need to be exhaustive, but should capture the major scope components. The Out of Scope list should be definitive, so that the team does not pursue alternatives in a later phase that will be rejected. When it is not known whether an item is in scope, the item is said to be on the frame. This item should be highlighted to decision makers, so they can provide direction.

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In Scope:

Not in Scope:

Major Deliverables

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Hint: Deliverables are the tangible things that the project will produce to enable the objectives to be achieved. The focus should be on the real deliverables (such as new facilities, paperwork, equipment or materials), not the internal deliverables (such as a Project Definition, a Business Case or a Risk Log). It is these real deliverables, when used, that will deliver the projects proposed benefits

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Approach

Hint: (What is the approach that will be taken, be sure to highlight work streams and stakeholders?)

What is the generally project approach? What are the work streams and stakeholders involved in each?

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Success Criteria

Hint: (Where do we want to be? How will we measure our success?)

List the success criteria and how these criteria will be measured. Outline criteria and components are outcome statements, such as reduced costs, increased customer satisfaction, and improved efficiency.

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Impacted Areas List 1 to 5

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Key Assumptions List 1 to 5

Hint: (List and describe specific project assumptions associated with project scope)

Describe the Assumptions made about the project in the Project Description.

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Stakeholders

Hint: Project stakeholders are individuals and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be affected as a result of project execution or project completion. They may also exert influence over the project.

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	Stakeholder	Department/Group	Impact to Project
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Project Risks and Mitigation Strategies

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Project Constraints

Hint; According to the PMBOK, a constraint is an applicable restriction or limitation, either internal or external to the project that will affect the performance of the project. Example of a schedule/time constraint: Project must complete by 6/30/2010. Example of a cost constraint: Project budget is limited to $1M. Example of a resource constraint: There are 3 HealthConnect resources available to work on this project.

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Key Risks

Hint: (Define known and potential risks and strategies that will be taken to mitigate such risk)

List any potential risks and suggest possible strategies or tactics to mitigate their effects. Issues of concern include capital, resources, timeliness, sponsorship changes, culture, and expected delays. Consider possible scenarios and include them if they would likely cause the project to produce less than optimum results.

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Key Dependencies List 1 to 5

Hint: (Identify other interdependencies and relationships with other projects)

List other projects that may impact this work, and how they will be resolved. Indicate whether this project is a sub-project of a larger initiative.

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Project Communication Plan

Hint: (How/when will project updates/information be exchanged with sponsors, stakeholders, & team members?)

In each row, enter how often the project team plans to distribute these key status reports. Also describe the communications method. For example, Sponsor Updates: Monthly sponsor meetings will occur on the first Tuesday of each month. The project team will review the current status report, including key open issues with proposed resolution activities.

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Focus Area	Communication Plan, Forums, Vehicles, etc.
Sponsor Updates
Stakeholder Updates
Team Progress/Reports
Communication Plan