Research

Version:

Version Date

Nature of Change

Date Approved

Next Review Date

1.0

7/8/2019

Initial Draft

7/8/2019

7/8/2020

Approver Name

Role

Title

Email Address

Date Approved

Key Project Information

Project Sponsor

Project Director

Project Manager

Proposed Project Name

Project Type

Project Purpose

Why is this project important to complete? What is the context? What problem are you trying to solve?

Strategic Direction

How does this project align to the strategic objectives of the department/University or sponsoring organization?

Metrics

What metrics will be used to measure the value / success of the project? What is the baseline measure? What is the target?

What measures will be used to define successful delivery of the project (e.g., delivered on time, within budget, etc.)?

Scope

What is included in scope and what specifically is out of scope?

High Level Requirements

What are some of the high level requirements of this project?

Project Stakeholders

List all populations, groups, or departments who influence this project (negative or positive) or are affected by the outcome

Stakeholder Goals and Expectations

What is the goal of the Sponsor and Key Stakeholder? What are their expectations about this project?

Project Risks & Constraints

Describe the risks of doing or not doing this project. What are the key resource, budget, or scope constraints in completing this project successfully?

Lesson Learned from Previous Projects

Describe the key lessons learned from the last related project. What are the key items that should be considered both positive and negative in completing this project successfully?

Project Governance

Provide a brief overview of how the project will be governed. For example, Steering Committee, Advisory Board, Initial Project Team Structure, Key Project Meetings, etc.

Summary Schedule

Provide a brief schedule or specific milestones that the project team will work towards. (Max 5 high level)

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Summary Resources

Provide a brief summary of resources needed in order for this project to be successful. Attach bio of core team members.

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Summary Budget

Provide a summary range for the budget and note if any new software, hardware or training will be needed

Signatures

Signature below indicates that you approve the allocation of funding and formal launch of this project.

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Project Sponsor Date

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Project Director Date

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Program Office Date