Project Charter Template (PMBOK® Guide, 6th

Edition)
Project Name: [Insert project name]

Date: [Insert date]

Revision: [Insert revision number (optional)]

1. Project Description

 Briefly describe the project and its purpose.

 What problem are you trying to solve or what opportunity are you trying to
capitalize on?

2. Project Goals and Objectives

 List the key goals and objectives of the project.

 What do you want to achieve by the end of the project?
 Be specific and measurable.

3. Success Criteria

 Define how you will measure success for the project.

 What are the key metrics you will track?
 How will you know if the project is on track and achieving its goals?

4. Deliverables

 List the main deliverables that the project will produce.

 What are the tangible outputs of the project?
 Be specific and include deadlines.

5. Project Scope

 Define the boundaries of the project.

 What is included and what is not included?
 Be clear about any exclusions or limitations.

6. High-Level Schedule

 Provide a high-level overview of the project schedule.

 What are the major milestones and key dates?
 This is not a detailed project plan, but it should give a general sense of the
project timeline.

7. Budget Estimate

 Provide a high-level estimate of the project budget.

  What are the major cost categories?
 This is not a detailed budget, but it should give a general sense of the project
cost.

8. Resources

 Identify the key resources that will be needed for the project.
 This may include personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources.

9. Risks and Assumptions

 Identify any potential risks that could impact the project.

 What are the assumptions that are being made about the project?
 Develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.

10. Stakeholders

 Identify the key stakeholders who are involved in the project.

 What are their roles and interests in the project?
 How will you communicate with them?

11. Project Sponsor

 Name the individual or group who is authorizing and sponsoring the project.
 They are responsible for providing resources and support for the project.

12. Project Manager

 Name the individual responsible for managing and executing the project.
 They are accountable for delivering the project on time, on budget, and within
scope.

13. Approvals

 Include space for the signatures of the project sponsor, project manager, and
any other key stakeholders who need to approve the charter.

Additional Notes:

 You can adapt this template to fit the specific needs of your project.
 Be sure to include all of the relevant information required by the PMBOK®
Guide.
 Keep the charter concise and clear.
 The charter is a living document and should be updated as needed
throughout the project.

Resources:

 PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition

 Project Management Institute (PMI): https://www.pmi.org
 ProjectManagement.com: https://www.projectmanagement.com