PJM 6005 Project Scope Management Assignment- Northeastern University
Overview and Rationale
One of the initial stages of initiating a project is to create a project scope statement that guides the development of the project work. In this assignment you will create a project scope statementfor yourchosen project.
Program and Course Outcomes
The following course learning objectives are addressed through this assignment:
o Know tools and techniques used to effectively define a project's scope,
o Describe common components of an effective project scope statement,
o Build a project scope statement.
Scope Statement Essential Components
For this assignment, you will develop a scope statement that will be used to define the project requirements and exclusions. The scope statement should include the following elements:
1) Executive Summary - 2 to 3 paragraph summary of the business needs and key features of the project.
2) Business Requirements - The specific statement(s) that describe the business problem to be solved.
3) Solution Requirements - A list of all relevant technical, project and regulatory requirements that effectively solve the project's business objectives. Solution requirements must be classified by priority.
4) Exclusions (Out of Scope) - Items that will not be addressed by the project.
5) Key Project Features- In this section, identify any conditions that limit project planning. Constraints of the project such as "must have "milestones, constrained due dates, events or budgetary restrictions.
6) Assumptions & Risks- Identified risks and/or assumptions from the business case and project charter.
7) Approvals- Space for key stakeholders to formally review approve all sections of the scope statement content.(Note: Best practice is that the Project Sponsor reviews and approves key project management documents).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.