Project Plan

The Project Plan Template is based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMBOK® guide and serves as the blueprint for the project. Our template provides sections for all foundational project planning activities, including:

Purpose of the project, including business drivers and expected benefits

Formal recognition of the Project Manager’s authority granted by the Executive Sponsor

Scope of the work to be performed (just as importantly, what will NOT be included in the project)

Who will perform the work

How the work will be performed

Development approach / strategy for execution

Deliverables to be provided

Budget and funding requirements

Key assumptions

Communication strategy

Ground rules for execution

Quality and Regulatory considerations

Description of the work to be performed

Each template header is followed by a description of the elements to complete that section Especially in the case of large projects, the Project Plan may provide an overview of the planning process and serve as a pointer toward supporting documents. Use of the Plan to support large projects is described within the document.