Project Management
...Inc. identifies a need for Information Technology improvements to include: the purchase and implementation of an advanced inventory tracking system, the rebuilding of their Information Technology infrastructure, and the creation of an updated website presence to further promote the company's business. Program management components discussed in this document include: background and statement of need, project objectives, missions and goals of the project, project (plan) approach, project (plan) organization and the task/responsibility matrix. This document further provides a discussion of a work breakdown structure (WBS), task flow network/critical path, project schedule and timelines, and project reporting methodology. This document continues with a discussion on cost plans, project baselines, performance measurements, project evaluation and reporting. Lastly, the document addresses approaches to project termination.
Introduction
The discipline of Program Management has come a long way in the past twenty years. Today, there are highly developed processes and software tools that allow Project Managers to better perform their jobs. This document describes the process in which a fast growing sporting goods company called SG Inc. identifies a need for Information Technology improvements to include: the purchase and implementation of an advanced inventory tracking system, the rebuilding of their antiquated Information Technology infrastructure, and the creation of an updated website presence to further promote the company's business. Some of the program management components discussed in this document include: background and statement of need, project objectives, missions and goals of the project, project (plan) approach, project (plan) organization and the task/responsibility matrix. This document proceeds to address a work breakdown structure, critical path...
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