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Scope Management Plan Template
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Purpose.....................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Scope Management Roles and Responsibilities.......................................................................2
2.1 Project Sponsor.....................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Project Team.........................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Project Stakeholders..............................................................................................................................................3
3.0 Scope Management Planning...................................................................................................3
4.0 Scope Statement.......................................................................................................................3
5.0 WBS and WBS Dictionary.......................................................................................................4
6.0 Scope Control...........................................................................................................................5
7.0 Scope Verification....................................................................................................................5
8.0 Approvals.................................................................................................................................6
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1.0 Purpose
This section should describe the purpose of the Scope Management Plan for this particular
project. It should explain what the plan covers and why it is an integral part of successful
project management. Strict adherence to a formal Scope Management Plan is a key element to
completing a project which accomplishes the goals and objectives it was intended to.
The purpose of this Scope Management Plan is to define the scope for the NextGen Cable
Development Project. This Scope Management Plan provides a formal guideline for planning,
defining, controlling, and verifying the scope of the project throughout its duration. This
includes roles and responsibilities for all project participants, the work breakdown structure
(WBS) and WBS dictionary, managing scope and changes to scope, and scope verification
measures to ensure that deliverables meet their original intent in accordance with the project
scope.
and scope control and validation measures. The Process Engineer is also responsible for
identifying and validating any scope change requests regarding product processes and
communicating them with the Project Manager.
smaller in diameter than our current products, a complete technical data package (TDP), and a
qualified and documented process for manufacturing the new cable. The acceptance criteria for
this project are: the successful manufacturing run for a 1 kilometer length of NextGen Cable and
successful testing in accordance with company performance requirements; a vetted and
documented manufacturing process which meets company process requirements; product/process
data and specifications which have been reviewed and approved internally; and Operations
Department acceptance to begin the manufacturing of the NextGen Cable. This project does not
include ongoing manufacturing operations or support of NextGen cable or products/processes
being developed in parallel with NextGen Cable. The acceptance criteria for this project must be
met no later than 270 days from the Project Kickoff date. The allocated budget for this project is
$1,500,000.00. All resources assigned to this project are internal and any additional resources
must be requested through and approved by the Project Sponsor.
The WBS and WBS Dictionary, along with the scope statement, are key components for defining
and managing the project scope. The WBS provides a hierarchical decomposition of the work to
be performed in the project in order to allow the scope to be managed more easily through
clearly understood work packages not exceeding 40 hours of work but not less than 4 hours of
work each. The WBS structure below details the phases and work packages the NextGen Cable
Development Project consists of. All work packages were created and defined with the input
from the groups and individuals who will be performing the work throughout the project.
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The WBS Dictionary, shown below, provides the necessary detail for the work outlined in the
WBS so the tasks, resources, and deliverables are clearly defined. Every element of the WBS
must be entered in the WBS Dictionary to ensure all work is accounted for, assigned the
appropriate resources, and pertains to the appropriate deliverable(s).
This NextGen Cable Development Project Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring
project work to ensure all work performed is within the project scope outlined in this plan. The
Project Manager may also utilize regularly occurring meetings with the project team to ensure
that all work is performed in accordance with the appropriate work package(s) in support of
project deliverables and objectives.
Project scope change requests (CR) may be submitted by any project participant who determines
that a change in scope is necessary for the project. The individual proposing the change in scope
must submit a CR to the Project Manager outlining the proposed change and why it is necessary.
The Project Manager will review the proposal with the project team to determine if it is
necessary and what impact(s) it will have on the project. The change proposal will then be
presented to all project participants and forwarded to the Project Sponsor for review and
approval. Any scope changes approved by the Project Sponsor will require updates to all project
plans and documentation. This is the responsibility of the Project Manager. The Project
Manager must also communicate the change to all project participants upon its approval.
The NextGen Cable Development Scope Management Plan was created to ensure that all project
work directly supports the scope of the project. As the project progresses, the Project Manager
must verify that interim deliverables correspond to deliverables originally specified in the
project’s scope statement, the WBS and/or the WBS Dictionary. Once the Project Manager
determines that work performed is aligned and in support of the project’s scope, the associated
deliverable may be accepted.
As deliverables are completed, the project team will complete a deliverable acceptance package
which outlines the appropriate WBS level and code, work description, planned completion date,
actual completion date, and any variance in the deliverable. The deliverable acceptance package
will then be submitted to the Project Sponsor for formal acceptance of the deliverable.
8.0 Approvals
All project and management plans must have the approval of the Project Sponsor and Project
Manager. The signatures of these individuals indicate their acknowledgement and understanding
of the Scope Management Plan.
The signatures of the people below indicate an understanding in the purpose and content of this
document by those signing it. By signing this document you agree to this as the formal Scope
Management Plan for the NextGen Cable Development Project.
Approver Name Title Signature Date