Elements and Performance Criteria
- Scope network infrastructure requirements
- Determine requirements of project from client and approved network plan
- Assess current access network conditions to determine existing network capacity and capability
- Analyse site survey data and geographical information where necessary to assess suitability of site to design requirements
- Assess risk of barriers to plan realisation to ensure delivery of network infrastructure project is achievable
- Analyse impact on planning of relevant legislation and associated operational codes
- Produce scoping document with consideration to new technology or technology features required in project
- Develop project brief
- Develop planning options considering current and new technology, facilities, features, and present and future needs
- Conduct cost-benefit studies to guide decision making processes according to sound business practice
- Discuss project brief with client, as required, and obtain approval of planning options
- Produce planning specifications relating to location, route, area, product and/or platform
- Estimate timing, costing and operating budget according to enterprise policy
- Prepare final project brief and present to operational staff for implementation
- Manage project
- Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within terms of project
- Establish reporting and communications line to ensure project is effectively managed
- Review and continually monitor progress of project against deliverables and timelines, and invoke contingencies if required
- Complete project documents in line with enterprise standards and guidelines