Project Charter: [PROJECT_NAME]
Project Charter: [PROJECT_NAME]
Section titled “Project Charter: [PROJECT_NAME]”title: Project Charter - [PROJECT_NAME] type: Project Charter category: Projects version: 1.0 created: [YYYY-MM-DD] updated: [YYYY-MM-DD] author: [PROJECT_MANAGER_NAME] status: Draft client: [CLIENT_NAME] project: [PROJECT_NAME] tags: [project-charter, client-name, project-type]
Section titled “title: Project Charter - [PROJECT_NAME] type: Project Charter category: Projects version: 1.0 created: [YYYY-MM-DD] updated: [YYYY-MM-DD] author: [PROJECT_MANAGER_NAME] status: Draft client: [CLIENT_NAME] project: [PROJECT_NAME] tags: [project-charter, client-name, project-type]”1. Project Overview
Section titled “1. Project Overview”Project Name: [PROJECT_NAME]
Client: [CLIENT_NAME]
Project Type: New Implementation / Enhancement / Migration / Support
Project Manager: [NAME]
Project Sponsor: [NAME, TITLE]
Start Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Target Completion: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Budget: R[AMOUNT]
2. Executive Summary
Section titled “2. Executive Summary”[2-3 paragraphs summarizing the project: what we’re building, for whom, why, expected outcomes]
3. Business Case
Section titled “3. Business Case”Problem Statement: [What problem does this project solve?]
Objectives:
- [OBJECTIVE_1]
- [OBJECTIVE_2]
- [OBJECTIVE_3]
Expected Benefits:
- [BENEFIT_1]
- [BENEFIT_2]
- [BENEFIT_3]
Success Criteria:
- [SUCCESS_CRITERION_1]
- [SUCCESS_CRITERION_2]
- [SUCCESS_CRITERION_3]
4. Scope
Section titled “4. Scope”In Scope:
- ✅ [SCOPE_ITEM_1]
- ✅ [SCOPE_ITEM_2]
- ✅ [SCOPE_ITEM_3]
Out of Scope:
- ❌ [OUT_OF_SCOPE_1]
- ❌ [OUT_OF_SCOPE_2]
Deliverables:
- [DELIVERABLE_1]
- [DELIVERABLE_2]
- [DELIVERABLE_3]
5. Stakeholders
Section titled “5. Stakeholders”| Name | Role | Organization | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| [NAME] | Sponsor | [CLIENT] | Overall approval, strategic direction |
| [NAME] | Project Manager | iSu | Day-to-day delivery, coordination |
| [NAME] | Technical Lead | iSu | Technical implementation |
| [NAME] | Client PM | [CLIENT] | Client-side coordination |
6. Timeline
Section titled “6. Timeline”| Phase | Duration | Start Date | End Date | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | [WEEKS] | [DATE] | [DATE] | Charter approved |
| Planning | [WEEKS] | [DATE] | [DATE] | Requirements approved |
| Execution | [WEEKS] | [DATE] | [DATE] | UAT complete |
| Delivery | [WEEKS] | [DATE] | [DATE] | Go-live |
| Closure | [WEEKS] | [DATE] | [DATE] | Project closed |
7. Budget & Resources
Section titled “7. Budget & Resources”Budget: R[TOTAL_BUDGET]
Resource Allocation:
- Project Manager: [X]% for [DURATION]
- Technical Lead: [X]% for [DURATION]
- [OTHER_ROLE]: [X]% for [DURATION]
8. Risks
Section titled “8. Risks”| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| [RISK_1] | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation strategy] |
| [RISK_2] | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation strategy] |
| [RISK_3] | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation strategy] |
9. Approval
Section titled “9. Approval”Project Manager:
[NAME, TITLE] [DATE]
Project Sponsor:
[NAME, TITLE] [DATE]
Client Approval:
[NAME, TITLE, CLIENT] [DATE]