Project charter
PROJECT CHARTER
[proxima partners]
[Launch of Buzol] Project Charter
Project Overview:
Launching Buzor aims to introduce a refreshing and nutritious beverage that promotes
health and wellness. Buzor aims to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier drink
options and position our brand as a leader in the health beverage market.
Project Objectives:
s/n
objective
1
Achieve sales of 20,000 within the first three months of launch
2
Increase brand awareness by 50% in target demographics through targeted
marketing efforts
3
Secure distribution agreements with at least ten health-focused retailers
Project Scope:
The Buzor Healthy Drink Project involves developing, launching, and distributing a unique
healthy drink product, encompassing product formulation, packaging design, marketing
strategy, regulatory compliance, supply chain setup, sales, and customer support within the
domestic market, with defined timelines, budget constraints, and specific exclusions to
ensure focused delivery.
Deliverables:
The project will deliver the following key deliverables:
S/N
1.
Deliverable
Outcome
Formulated and tested Buzor's healthy
drink.
Successful product launch within 6
months.
Stakeholders:
The project stakeholders include:
Stakeholder
Name
Project Manager
Charles
Marketing Team
Derby, close, Dama
Sales Team
Akin, Peter, Ann
Roles and Responsibilities:
s/n
Role
Responsibility
1
Project manager
Responsible for planning,
coordination, and monitoring of the
project
2
Marketing team
Create a comprehensive marketing
strategy that highlights Buzors health
3
Sales Team
Develop a sales strategy targeting
health food stores, supermarkets, and
online platforms.
4
Quality assurance Team
Ensure all ingredients and final
products meet health and safety
regulations.
Constraints:
The project will operate within the following constraints:
sn
constraint
Impact
1
Time: Tight project timeline to launch
within 6 months
Delays in product formulation or testing
2
Budget: Limited budget for
formulation, testing, marketing, and
production
Increased development course, straining
project resources
Assumptions:
The project is based on the following assumptions:
sn
Assumption
1
Market research accurately reflects
consumer demand.
2
Formulation and testing process
yield results.
Risks:
The project involves the following identified risks:
s/n
Risk
Impact
Mitigation
1
Delay in product
formulation or testing
In
Maintain clear timelines
and regular checks with
the development team.
2
Low market interest
Reduced competition
advantage
Conduct pre-launch
focus groups and
surveys to gauge interest
and gather feedback.
Project Manager:
[Adaeze] has been appointed the project manager and is responsible for overall project
coordination, leadership, and decision-making. The project manager will ensure effective
communication, stakeholder engagement, and successful execution.
Approvals:
This project charter requires the following approvals:
Project manager: __________Adaeze ___________________________________
(Name, signature & Date)
Project Sponsor: ____________________________peterson_________________
(Name, signature & Date)
Once approved, this project charter will serve as the guiding document for the [Buzor
product launch] project, providing a clear direction and alignment to all project stakeholders.
[Proxima partners]
[october 18, 2024.]
PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT
[Your Company Name]
[Project Name] Project Scope Statement
Project Overview:
The [Project Name] project aims to [briefly describe the project's purpose and goals]. It is an
initiative to [explain the reasons behind the project, the value it will bring, and its alignment
with organizational objectives]. The project will deliver [mention the key deliverables or
outcomes that will be produced].
Key Elements of the Project Scope Statement:
Project Objectives:
s/n
objective
1
2
3
Deliverables:
s/n
1
2
3
Deliverable
Project Boundaries:
The project will focus on [specific areas or functions].
Inclusions:
The following items are included in the project scope: [list any items that are included in the
project scope].
1.
Exclusions:
The following items are explicitly excluded from the project scope: [list any items that are not
included in the project scope].
1.
This Project Scope Statement represents a shared understanding of the project's objectives,
boundaries, deliverables, and constraints. It will serve as a reference for project planning,
decision-making, and managing stakeholder expectations.
Assumptions:
sn
Assumption
1
2
Constraints:
sn
constraint
Impact
1
2
Stakeholders:
Stakeholder
Project Manager
Project Approach:
Role/Responsibility
The project will follow [describe the high-level approach or methodology to be used in
executing the project e.g. Agile, scrum or waterfall].
Key project management methodologies, such as [mention specific methodologies], will be
utilized.
Acceptance Criteria:
The project deliverables will be considered acceptable based on the following criteria: [list
the specific criteria or standards].
1.
Change Control:
All proposed changes to the project scope must go through a formal change control process.
Change requests will be evaluated based on their impact, feasibility, and alignment with
project objectives.
[Your Company Name]
[Date]
WBS- work breakdown structure
represented in a table format)
Project: Launching a New E-commerce Website
Project Deliverable: New E-commerce Website
1.1 Project Planning and Preparation
1.1.1 Define project objectives and scope
1.1.2 Conduct market research and analysis
1.1.3 Identify target audience and competitors
1.1.4 Develop project plan and timeline
1.1.5 Obtain necessary approvals
(This is always
1.2 Design and User Experience
1.2.1 Conduct user research and develop user personas
1.2.2 Create wireframes and mockups
1.2.3 Develop visual design and branding elements
1.2.4 Design user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)
1.2.5 Obtain design approvals
1.3 Development and Testing
1.3.1 Set up hosting environment and infrastructure
1.3.2 Develop front-end web pages and templates
1.3.3 Implement back-end functionality (database, server-side scripting)
1.3.4 Integrate payment gateways and shopping cart functionality
1.3.5 Perform unit testing and bug fixing
1.3.6 Conduct system testing and quality assurance
1.4 Content Creation and Management
1.4.1 Create product catalog and descriptions
1.4.2 Capture and edit product images
1.4.3 Develop content for website pages (About Us, FAQs, etc.)
1.4.4 Implement content management system (CMS)
1.4.5 Populate website with content
1.5 Deployment and Go-Live
1.5.1 Prepare for website deployment
1.5.2 Migrate website to production server
1.5.3 Perform final testing and quality checks
1.5.4 Launch website to the public
1.5.5 Monitor website performance and resolve issues
1.6 Training and Documentation
1.6.1 Develop user documentation and manuals
1.6.2 Conduct training sessions for website administrators
1.6.3 Provide user support and assistance
1.7 Project Closure
1.7.1 Conduct project review and lessons learned
1.7.2 Obtain final approvals and sign-offs
1.7.3 Archive project documentation and deliverables
1.7.4 Celebrate project success
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Here's a sample project schedule presented in table form:
Task
ID
Task Name
Start Date
End Date
Duration
1.
Project initiation
1/7/2023
7/7/2023
7days
2.
Requirement Schedule
8/7/2023
21/7/2023
14 days
1/10/2023
7/10/2023
7 days
etc…
10
Project closure
Note: The above project schedule is a sample and should be customized based on the
specific tasks and durations of your project. It provides a visual representation of the project
timeline, including the start dates, end dates, and durations for each task. Remember to
create another table to report the actual start and end time and duration for each project
stage.
PROJECT BUDGET
Cost Element
Cost (**INSERT CURRENCY**)
Direct costs
-Labour
xxxUSD
-Equipment
xxxUSD
Indirect Cost
-overhead
xxxUSD
Contingency reserves
xxxUSD
Risk Mgt
xxxUSD
Procurement costs
xxxUSD
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
xxxUSD
Remember to record every expenditure against each cost in a separate table as well.
PROJECT COMMUNICATION PLAN
Project Name: XYZ Software Implementation Project
Project Manager: John Smith
Date: [Insert Date]
Stakeholder Analysis:
Identify project stakeholders, their roles, interests, and communication requirements.
Classify stakeholders based on their level of influence and importance.
Communication Objectives:
Ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the project.
Facilitate effective collaboration and coordination among project team members.
Provide timely and accurate project updates and information.
Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly.
Communication Channels:
Regular team meetings: Weekly project status meetings with the project team.
Email updates: Periodic email updates to stakeholders highlighting project progress,
milestones, and key decisions.
Project management software: Utilize a project management tool for document sharing, task
assignments, and team collaboration.
Stakeholder meetings: Conduct meetings with key stakeholders as needed to discuss
project status, risks, and upcoming deliverables.
Status reports: Prepare and distribute regular status reports to stakeholders summarizing
project progress, issues, and upcoming activities.
Communication Frequency:
Project Team Meetings: Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
Stakeholder Updates: Monthly email updates and quarterly stakeholder meetings.
Status Reports: Bi-weekly status reports are distributed every other Friday.
Message Content:
Project updates: Progress updates, milestones achieved, and upcoming activities.
Risks and issues: Communicate identified risks, mitigation strategies, and actions taken to
address issues.
Key decisions: Share important decisions made during the project and their impacts.
Change management: Communicate any changes to project scope, schedule, or
requirements and their implications.
Escalation and Issue Resolution:
Escalation Process: In case of critical issues or conflicts, escalate to the project manager for
resolution.
Communication Channels for Escalation: Email communication with the project manager or
scheduled meetings for urgent matters.
Feedback Mechanisms:
Solicit regular feedback from stakeholders through surveys or dedicated feedback sessions.
Encourage stakeholders to provide input, suggestions, and concerns regarding the project.
Review and Update:
Regularly review the communication plan to ensure it aligns with project needs and
stakeholder requirements.
Update the plan as needed based on project circumstances or stakeholder dynamics
changes.
Commun Audienc
ication
e
Goal
Schedule Format
Project Charter
To introduce
stakeholders to
the project and
agree on project
All stakeholder scope
One off (tbd)
Status report
All
stakeholders
Weekly stand
up meeting
Dev, PM, Team
Lead
Meeting
PM
Update all
stakeholders on
project progress Weekly
Meeting
PMO
Weekly
Meeting
PM
Meeting, Project
plan, Project
Scope
PMO
Demonstration,
Meeting
Dev Lead
All
Stakeholders
To ensure that
the project
end-users
understand and
can navigate the
new system
deployed
As needed
Demonstration,
Meeting
Dev Lead
All
stakeholders
To discuss all
the issues that
arose during the
project and
possible solution
in case of future At the end of
occurence
project
Meeting that
produces a
lessons learnt
document
PM
Milestone
review
All
stakeholders
Testing
Dev, PM, Team
Leads of
different
departments
Training
Lessons
Learned
Respo
nsibilt
y
To ensure that
the project is
within scope and
timeline
As needed
Atfer all
Milestones are
complete
RISK REGISTER
Risk
ID
Risk
Description
Risk
Category
Probability Impact
Risk
Rating
Risk
Response
Strategy
Responsible
Party/Owner
R001
Delay in
Supplies
Procurem
ent
medium
6/20
Avoid
Supply-chain
manager
High
R002
Note: The above risk register template provides the basic structure for capturing and
managing project risks. Each row represents a specific risk, and the columns include the risk
ID, risk description, risk category, probability, impact, risk rating, risk response strategy,
responsible party, and status. You can populate the template by filling in the appropriate
information for each risk identified in your project. Additionally, you may customize or add
more columns to suit your specific project needs, such as risk triggers, risk response actions,
or risk mitigation plans. Market Analysis
BUSINESS CASE
Title: Business Case for [Project Name]:
Executive Summary
Project Description
Business Objectives
Market Analysis
Benefits and Value
Cost Estimation
Risk Assessment
Financial Analysis
Implementation Plan
Stakeholder Analysis