Version No.

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Project Charter
Date:
Statement that works can begin on the Project Plan.
Project Manager:

Contributor(s):

Program Name:

Project Name:

Sub-Project Name:

Project Definition

Project Objective
Briefly state the objective of the project.

Critical Success Factors

Highlight items critical to attaining the objective set out above.

Critical Issues and Constraints

Highlight issues and constraints that should be known by sponsor and management.

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PROJECT SCOPE

Project Scope Is (includes): Project Scope Is Not (Does Not Include):

State very high level areas to be covered by the project. Clarify unclear areas about the project
boundaries. DO NOT include everything that is
not in the project.

Project Process Approach

Indicate if this project will follow approved standards, methods, policies and processes. Projects may tailor
methods, standards and procedures to their needs. If this project will not follow approved standards, methods,
policies and processes, briefly explain why.

Approval

Approval of the Project Charter constitutes an agreement with the sponsor and management that work can begin
on developing the Project Plan.
Appointing the project manager and the related authority.

Name and Title SIGNATURE DATE

Sponsor
Main Stakeholder
Project Manager

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The following table is designed to aid the project manager in keeping a log of key persons for the project. This
log is optional.

Key Project Contacts

Name Organization & Telephone