Homework: Project Proposal: Initiating & Planning
You have been selected to be the Project Manager (for a project of your choice). The project that you decide to use should meet the key criteria of a project, such as (i) having a beginning and an end; (ii) results in something being delivered to someone; (iii) requires a series of activities that must be done to complete the project; and (iv) requires resources (e.g., people, materials) to complete the work. The project must be one of a professional nature and must last for at least twelve months.
Write a 2 to 3 pages paper, in which you define the scope of your chosen project. In your paper you must:
1. Provide a brief summary of your chosen project.
2. Describe at least three project goals and three project objectives.
3. Identify the key customer(s) and at least two stakeholders for your project. Remember, you are delivering the project to your customer(s); however, there are others (stakeholders) who have a vested interest in your project.
4. Describe at least three key milestones and /or deliverables for your project.
5. Describe a high-level timeline that includes key tasks and deadlines.
6. Estimate the project's overall cost and any key staffing and non-staffing resources needed.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.