Sample project plan

ODESSA MOBILE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

















Project Plan
Odessa Mobile
Technology Project


Author: Debbie Whitson

Creation Date: 7/10/03

Last Revised: 7/10/03

Version:1.0




TABLE OF CONTENTS


INTRODUCTION 2

Purpose of Plan 2
Background Information/Available Alternatives 2
Project Approach 3
Phase X: Secure Equipment 3

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4

Business Goals and Objectives 4
Project Goals and Objectives 4

SCOPE 5

Scope Definition 5
Items Beyond Scope 6
Projected Budget 6
Risk Assessment 7
Initial Project Risk Assessment 8Milestones 11

ASSUMPTIONS 12

Project Assumptions 12

CONSTRAINTS 13

Project Constraints 13
Related Projects 13
Critical Project Barriers 13

PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH 14

Project Timeline 14
Project Roles and Responsibilities 14
Issue Management 16
Communications Plan 17

ATTACHMENTS/APPENDICES 19


APPROVALS 20

Sign-off Sheet 20

INTRODUCTION



Purpose of PlanThe Odessa Mobile Technology Project Plan will provide a definition of the project, including the project’s goals and objectives. Additionally, the Plan will serve as an agreement between the following parties: Project Sponsor, Steering Committee, Project Manager, Project Team, and other personnel associated with and/or affected by the project.


The Project Plan defines thefollowing:


Project purpose
2. Business and project goals and objectives
Scope and expectations
Roles and responsibilities
Assumptions and constraints
Project management approach
Ground rules for the project
Project budget
Project timeline
The conceptual design of new technology


Background Information/Available Alternatives


Debbie: This section should describe the workyou have done to date, the choices you had with regard to hardware/software, and an explanation of how you arrived at the decision to use L3 and Tiburon.











Project Approach

This section should outline the way you will roll out the technology, including the highest level milestones.


For example:


Phase I: Secure agreement with vendors (L3and Tiburon)
Phase II: Order/Install Equipment
Phase III: Install/Test Software
Phase IV: Conduct Hardware/Software Testing
Phase V: Conduct Training
Phase VI: Implement ARS/AFR


Phase X: Secure Equipment



Define the phases in more detail.







GOALS AND OBJECTIVES




Business Goals and ObjectivesThe business goals and objectives for this project will focus on implementing mobile technology that:


Improves officer, firefighter and citizen safety.
Facilitates coordination and information sharing both internal and external to the participating organizations.
Enhances the ability and effectiveness of staff to perform their jobs.
Facilitates coordinated crime prevention andreduction.
Provides high levels of data security.
Provides an open, flexible, reliable technology base for the future.
Facilitates the electronic capture of data at its source.
Is easy to use.
Eliminate redundant data entry throughout the organization.


Project Goals and Objectives


Sample project goals and objectives:


Ensure that end users have input into the design process.Accomplish project business goals and objectives within defined budget and time parameters.
Minimize impact to standard business operations within the affected units.
Craft a favorable and secure agreement between the Department and the selected vendor.


SCOPE



Scope Definition

The Project will introduce new mobile technology; including the following:



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