Elements and Performance Criteria
- Define the scope of the project
- Clarify aim, purpose, product, outcome of project and the most up to date technology appropriate/available for that project
- Develop a project budget and confirm with relevant parties
- Determine and confirm a resources strategy for the project, including finance, personnel, equipment requirements
- Determine the levels of responsibility of those working on the project or managing sections of the project
- Communicate responsibilities clearly to all those involved
- Develop overall project plan
- Develop the project plan including timeline, schedules, deliverables and contribution from the sections of the project
- Develop a strategy for risk management, resource management including human resources and equipment, for the project as a whole and for all sections of the project
- Clarify and confirm resource requirements and where they can be obtained
- Specify and confirm timeline and what is to be achieved by each deadline
- Consult with team members and section managers and take their views into account when formulating plan
- Inform the managers of the sections of the project, the team members and other relevant personnel of the project plan, the deadlines and how the whole project is to be organised
- Monitor all aspects of the project
- Implement project plan
- Support all those involved in the project to ensure that project outcomes can be achieved.
- Use sound interpersonal skills to build trust and cooperation with the project team
- Assess progress against milestones and take contingency action where and as required to ensure that project deadlines are met
- Adjust project plan in line with contingencies
- Establish and maintain a file of all relevant documentation and correspondence
- Monitor financial control systems and take necessary action to maintain costs as planned
- Provide reports to project team as required
- Provide feedback to those managing sections of the project
- Finalise project within the agreed timelines
- Evaluate the whole project
- Evaluate project in terms of how well the complete project satisfied the aim, purpose, and product
- Evaluate the quality of the outcome/product
- Include the project team members in the review process
- Review the project plan
- Share information from the project evaluation with appropriate colleagues and incorporated into future project planning and management