Project Management Policy
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The document outlines a project management policy and procedure for the Marketing department that requires: [1] projects over 10 hours or $2,000 to follow formal documentation; [2] project managers to have appropriate skills; [3] a committee to prioritize projects using an objective index; [4] sponsors to sign off at key points; and [5] a post-project evaluation to assess success and improvements. It details 12 steps for the project management procedure including requesting approval, developing charters, schedules, and conducting evaluations.
Project Management Policy
- 1. Project Management Policy Purpose The purpose of this policy is to define the Project Management policy for the Marketing department, and outline which documents are required to be completed. Scope This policy will govern all projects in the Marketing Department. Project Management Policy • All projects that need over 10 hours of effort, or cost $2,000, are required to adhere to the following Project Management Procedure. Smaller projects will be monitored for, but do not require formalized documentation. • Project Managers will only be assigned if they are capable of managing a team, communicating with senior executives and internal/external stakeholders, and/or have the technical expertise required for the project. • The Sales & Marketing Steering Committee will evaluate all project requests, and prioritize resource allocation using an objective Priority Index that analyzes feasibility, strategic fit, and risk. • Project Sponsors must sign-off at the following reporting points: Project Request, Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, Project Scope Change Request, and Post-Project Evaluation. • Following each project, a formal Post-Project Evaluation will be completed to assess: overall success, scope management, quality of deliverables, stakeholders satisfaction, key accomplishments and problem areas, and business process best practices were established for continuous improvement.
- 2. Project Management Procedure 1. Complete a Project Request Form – this template documents the project overview; strategic goals & objectives; impact of non-completion; stakeholders; project timelines; anticipated resources required; and how results will be measured. 2. Achieve Approval from Project Sponsor - determine which senior executive will champion this initiative and be accountable for project results. 3. Identify an Appropriate Project Manager – select a project manager who will be responsible for gathering business requirements, managing communications, and reporting to the project sponsor. 4. Develop the Project Charter – this template organizes the project by documenting the purpose of the project, scope, and project plan. The project plan includes: project title; start date; end date; project team; communication tools & plan; project deliverables; milestones; anticipated budget; and cost/benefit analysis. Obtain sign-off before proceeding. 5. Complete Work Breakdown Structure – organize project tasks and deliverables into the 5 project stages: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control, and Closure. Estimate costs, effort (hours), and identify internal/external resources that will be required for each task. 6. Produce a Project Schedule – determine start/end dates to create a master schedule for delivery of each task. Ensure your resources will be available for your project and obtain sign-off by the project manager and project sponsor. 7. Kick- off the Project – assemble the project team and hold a project kick-off meeting to communicate the Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure, and Project Schedule. Ensure that team members understand their role. 8. Manage Scope Changes – Use the Project Change Request Form to ensure that all changes to project scope are documented and approved. 9. Communicate at Regular Intervals – draw from the Communications Plan in the Project Charter to develop a schedule for reporting on project progress. 10. Finish the Project – complete final deliverables and have stakeholders approve quality. Determine if there are any outstanding items and resolve.
- 3. 11. Conduct a Post- Project Evaluation – use the Post-Project Evaluation template to assess: overall project success; scope management; quality of deliverables, key accomplishments; opportunities for improvement; future considerations; and develop and formalize business process best practices. 12. Complete Project Closure Checklist – use this tool to ensure that all tasks were completed results have been measured and communicated. Marketing Department Sign-off By signing below, you agree to abide by the project management policy and procedures to the best of your ability. Date: Name: Title: Signature: