Definition:
The process of developing a document that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities (PMBOK® Guide – Fifth Edition, Glossary).
Process description:
Templates:
Link to the Project Charter template.
Key Benefits:
The Project Charter enables a clean start to the project. It makes sure that Customer needs, business objectives, and key product deliverables are clear to the project manager and project team.
A project charter will also identify high level risks which may impact the project delivery and which will need to be addressed in the project plan.
Inputs:
Key Inputs to the Project Charter must be able to clearly specify the result of the project.
MUST have:
- Customer contract or Purchase Order
- Product specifications
- Business case
NICE to have:
- Business Risk Register
- Stakeholder list (definition of key customer contact points, and key internal owners).
Tools & Techniques:
It is key to always use the corporate approved template (link above).
Outputs:
Approval of the project charter by the project sponsor.
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