Project Management Capstone

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Subject Code and Title PROJ6016 Project Management Capstone
Assessment Project Plan
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2000 words +/- 10%
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:   Develop a theoretical or practical perspective on project management through a substantial applied project and articulate to diverse stakeholders.Demonstrate collaborative leadership and ownership through the planning and preparation of a significant original body of practical or theoretical work.Compare and evaluate various project management tools and techniques and apply through an approved project.Synthesise and integrate theories and concepts from a broad range of previous project management subjects to improve project outcomes.Evaluate and critically reflect on application of theory, processes, ethical practice, and standards and how these are represented in project lifecycle.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2.2 (Week 4)
Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100

Assessment Task

Write a 2000 words project plan that demonstrates your understanding of project management theories and concepts, specifically within the Planning Process Group. This also involves applying these theories and concepts to your selected and approved Capstone Project.

Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

Context

Project Managers are expected to demonstrate key technical project management skills, which include a focus on critical success factors for the project, ensuring the time to plan thoroughly and diligently, tailor traditional and agile methods for each project and management of project elements including schedule, cost, resources, and risks (PMI, 2017). Project Managers should be sufficiently knowledgeable about the business domain in which a project will be carried out, to explain to others the essential business aspect of each project, work with the sponsor, project team and subject matter experts to develop the appropriate delivery strategy, which will maximise the business value of the project.

The Project Plan

The Project Plan is an output of the Develop Project Management Plan process within the Planning Process Group, and an outcome of the Planning Performance Domain (PMI, 2021). It is based on the Project Charter (or Project Implementation Document) as well as the review and assessment of Enterprise Environmental Factors, and review and use of Organisational Process Assets. The Project Plan provides the basis for Directing and

Managing the Project Work, Managing Project Knowledge, Monitoring and Controlling Project Work and Performing Integrated Change Control processes, and subsequently, Close Project Process.

The Project Plan is the document that describes the method of executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing the project. The Project Scope is defined and described very specifically during the planning of the project, and this specific definition is included in the Scope Statement. Existing risks, assumptions and constraints are analysed for completeness and updated as required. It is assumed that you are familiar with each of these processes and can demonstrate the application of each of these processes. This Project Plan is based on the approved Project Proposal, which is the input to this Project Plan for the Capstone Project.

The Capstone Project Plan

The Capstone Project Plan depends on whether the Project is employer-based or research-based and will integrate and consider all the subsidiary management plans and baselines that are necessary to manage the project (PMI, 2017, p.86). The Capstone Project Plan allows you to demonstrate understanding and application of the Planning Process Group, Planning Performance Domain and associated baselines. “The Project plan and documents demonstrate that the level of planning is appropriate for the project.” (PMI, 2021, p.68).

The Project Plan contains the following details, at a minimum:

  • Project Information, which include the Title, Aim, Background, Key Benefits and Objectives.
  • The Roles and Responsibilities within the Project Team, including the Roles and Responsibility Matrix as well as Key Contacts.
  • The Project Scope, which should include at least the Scope Statement, Scope Exclusions, Key Deliverables, Work Breakdown, Project Constraints, Project Assumptions, Success Criteria/Definition of Done and Key Resources.
  • Project Schedule, which includes Milestones and Key Activities. The full Project Schedule with a detailed Gantt should be attached.
  • Project Budget, which includes predicted Human and Work Resource costs, based on the project team working hours, and the resources required for your project. A justification for the cost baseline should be included.
  • Risk Plan, including Project Key Risks, detailing probability, impact and risk treatment. A full risk register should be attached.
  • Stakeholder and Communications Plan, including a detailed register of Stakeholders, identifying their impact/interest in the project, their information needs, and how and when project information will be provided. A full stakeholder matrix and register should be attached.
  • Project Quality plan, identifying the definition of project quality, associated quality management process, and the anticipated quality requirements and standards with which the project will comply. A full Quality Management Plan should be attached.
  • Project Review and Reporting, detailing the Review Process, including meeting schedules and Reporting Cycle and processes.
  • The Project Plan must be signed and dated by the student, in the case of a research-based project. In the case of an employer-based project, the Project Plan should be signed and dated by the student and the employer supervisor.

A sample Project Plan template is provided; however, you may use an employer-based template with the permission of your employer. The content of the Project Plan will be based on whether you have elected to complete an employer-based or research-based project. The schedule must be aligned to the assessment tasks within this subject, and the project must be able to be completed within one trimester. You need to remember that the Project Deliverables will include agreed outcomes for the selected Capstone Project along with the assessments to be delivered for this subject.

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