Assignment
Introduction:
According to Project management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), "The project management plan is the document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled. It integrates and consolidates all of the subsidiary plans and baselines from the planning processes." The project management plan may be either summary level or detailed, and may be composed of one or more subsidiary plans. Each of the subsidiary plans is detailed to the extent required by the specific project. As a project manager, you are required to develop a strategic project plan in the form of a document not more than 4000 words, excluding appendices and references. There is considerable freedom of choice for a suitable project scenario. But, whatever scenario you choose, assessment is against specific criteria that originate in the module learning outcomes.
The module learning outcomes are mapped to the following assessment criteria
1. Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk
2. Recommend a suitable structure and process for monitoring and control of a project
3. Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the planning and management of a project
4. Formulate a strategy for the implementation of change.
5. Select and apply an appropriate contract and pricing strategy
You have to choose between:
• A suitable project area with which you are familiar, e.g. your workplace, or
• A well-publicized disaster, requiring a significant and sustained response, or
• A significant civil or construction, manufacturing or management (could also be an information systems) project (but not a scientific research project)
• If you still have issues you can email me or come and discuss
Tasks:
With your chosen scenario:
• Briefly describe the initial structure - set baseline of the project
• Create a strategic project plan with :
- A strategic project analysis exercise
• A change strategy with enough detail for:
- A business case
- Project planning and management tools
- Monitoring and control structure
- A risk reduction strategy using an appropriate approach to risk identification.
You will have demonstrated ability to:
1 Work Proposal. (Must be submitted on or before 12th April 2017).
2 Identify and evaluate a suitable business case for a project.
3 Recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk.
4 Identify and apply appropriate planning and management tools for the project.
5 Recommend a suitable structure and process for the monitoring and control of a project.
6 Identify, discuss and select the appropriate contract and pricing strategy. Give brief justifications about your selections.
7. Formulate a strategy for the implementation of change.
The assignment evaluation sheet is attached at the end of this document for your reference.