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Guideline - Scope MGMT
Guideline - Scope MGMT
Guideline - Scope MGMT
Location Global
Table of Contents
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1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP & AUTHORITY.............................................................................................. 3
1.2 PURPOSE & SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................. 3
2 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3 PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 3
3.1 PLAN SCOPE MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ...................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.1.2 How to apply it in practice ......................................................................................................... 5
3.2 COLLECT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ...................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.2.2 How to apply it in practice ......................................................................................................... 6
3.3 DEFINE SCOPE ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ...................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.3.2 How to apply it in practice ......................................................................................................... 7
3.4 CREATE WBS .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ...................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.4.2 How to apply it in practice ....................................................................................................... 11
3.5 VALIDATE SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ...................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.5.2 How to apply it in practice ....................................................................................................... 13
3.6 CONTROL SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 Beyond the PEM Guide ........................................................................................................... 13
3.6.2 How to apply it in practice ....................................................................................................... 13
3.7 HOW IS SCOPE TREATED IN AGILE? .................................................................................................. 13
3.8 REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 14
4 PRODUCT SCOPE MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................... 14
4.1 BEYOND THE PEM GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 14
4.2 HOW TO APPLY IT IN PRACTICE ........................................................................................................ 14
5 GLOSSARY & ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................. 17
M1 VERSION HISTORY .............................................................................................................................. 17
M2 CHANGE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 17
1 INTRODUCTION
2 OVERVIEW
Project Scope Management covers the processes to ensure that the project includes all the work
required, and only the work required. This includes requirements management and the changes to
scope that occur during the project.
The reference in the PEM modules 02 Project Governance and 04 Project Management cover
mostly project scope while the other modules in table 3-2 (05, 07, 08, 09) address product scope.
This technique explores various ideas and is helpful to open up opportunities. Ideas around the topic
of requirements can be freely expressed without criticism and evaluative comments. A structured
approach to brainstorming is to ask one participant at a time to share their expectations and then
open the discussion. A less structured approach is that anyone can talk and whenever they want. It
is also possible to have everyone write down their requirements for the project on a piece of paper
and then share this on a white board.
Focus groups
Stakeholders are gathered and the moderator focusses the group discussion around the
requirements for the project. The technique is more conversational than interviews and more
focussed and guided than brainstorming sessions.
Surveys
Survey make it easier to involve opinions from stakeholders that feel uncomfortable to express their
ideas in a group setting. The contributions from introverts can be harvested using surveys.
Data research
Business documents, the project charter etc. can be used to find requirements that are already
documented. They still need to undergo all subsequent steps until they are validated.
The collection of requirements can be very long and the requirements traceability matrix has proven
an efficient tool to document and track requirements. The requirements traceability matrix links
requirements from a stakeholder to a project objective. It should answer the questions:
What deliverable satisfies which requirement?
Do we have deliverables that cannot be linked to any requirement? Should we work on the at
all?
Do we have requirements but no deliverables that satisfy them? How are we going to meet
this requirement?
Table 3-2 Example of a simple requirements traceability matrix (from drug development)
Requirements Business Need Project Objective WBS Deliverable
Description
Shelf life at least Our product needs to The launched product Stability report of
24months at 25°C, be at least as stable needs to have registration batches
60% rel. humidity as the competitor approval for this shelf
(marketing) life
Requirements are an important aspect and the relationship between the business analyst and the
PM plays an important role in defining requirements. In this context, the needs arising from the
organization’s strategy are first described on the Portfolio-level and then broken down to the
program- and eventually the project-level. On the project-level the cycle of elicitation, analysis and
evaluation is repeated throughout the project.
Tree structure
Figure 3-3 Tree Structure of a WBS
Other representations include (only an illustrative part of the above content is shown)
Tabular view
Table 3-3 Tabular view of a WBS, example 1
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Project Machine
A0 Engine
A1 Turbo
A2 Water pump
A3 Radiator
A4 Engine block
A5 Connections
B0 Frame
B1 Coil
B2 Pressing tool
1 Project “Machine”
A3 Radiator
B0 Frame
B1 Coil B2 Pressing tool
is more projectized (e.g. a strong matrix in PMI terms) a different breakdown logic might be
preferred.
Geographically
If the project has a clear separation between different geographies (e.g. a launch of a product
through independent sales organisations in Asia, America and Europe). Structuring the work
into different regions might be considered.
Regardless of the breakdown logic or visualisation that is chosen some principles should be taken
seriously:
The WBS contains only necessary and sufficient deliverables (100% rule)
All WBS elements are deliverable-oriented
All element names are nouns. Verbs are not used to identify WBS elements
No overlapping responsibilities. Each deliverables needs to have one person that is
accountable for it.
The final deliverable should be decomposed into interim deliverables.
All elements of the WBS are described in more detail in the WBS Dictionary (what exactly is behind
this deliverable? Who is responsible? Critical acceptance criteria of the deliverable etc). The WBS
dictionary is attached to the WBS.
Check that you have covered all necessary work and only that work. Once you decided on the
breakdown logic, check if all work-packages are deliverable-oriented.
In the last step of the process work packages (and if needed activities are defined).
Figure 3-7 Defining Work Packages
It has proven efficient to use post-its to create a first WBS with the team members. Then convert it
into a digital WBS where team member can finalize it. Let the team members introduce the
completed WBS at the next meeting.
Use the document for the communication with your stakeholder to get the scope validated (next
section).
3.8 REQUIREMENTS
Scope Management
Project Categories A B C D
Requirements 1. A Scope Statement is prepared
2. Other scope definition and management documents are employed as required to
adequately define and allocate scope to participating parties
3. Project plans collectively ensure that scope is defined, controlled and validated
(accepted)
Project Categories A B C D
Requirements 4. Scope is adequately defined in the Project Charter and the associated scope
statement
The best practice library offers the following templates to fulfil the PEM requirements
PEM-1020.00.15-10B95-001-0-0 Scope Statement
It is not mandatory to use exactly these documents but it is highly recommended that the project
manager plans for the following topics:
Table 5-1 Project Planning Topics
Subject Content
Project Data Project number, short name, full name, location, other key
identification information
Overview Purpose, objectives & scope overview, key milestone dates
References References to Project Charter, contracts
Standards Applicable regulatory, industry, customer guidelines & standards
Project procedures & List of applicable internal procedures & standards
standards
List of project specific procedures & standards
Subsidiary Plans Definition of hierarchy of subsidiary plans & components
Organization Contract Block Diagrams
Organization Charts, Organization Matrix, Project Directory
Definition of particular roles & responsibilities
Execution Narrative A description of how the project will be performed, including
acquisition strategy, project phases, key milestones, key internal
parties, outsourced works …
Scope Baseline Project Scope Statement
Work Breakdown Structure + WBS Dictionary / Project Process
Map Key Point definitions
Split in Scope of Work between parties
Schedule Baseline Master Schedule & Key Milestones, or Project Process Map
Phases & Milestones
Cost Baseline Approved Budget & Cash flow plan
Scope Management Definition of process, responsibilities and tools to define & manage
Plan scope, including change management
Schedule Management Definition of process, responsibilities and tools to define & manage
Plan project schedule
Design Management Definition of the development model, responsibilities, interfaces
Plan
Definition of the design & development baselines that will be
(Note 1) applied
Requirements Definition of processes, methods, & tools for establishing and
Management Plan maintaining project level and solution requirements
(Note 1)
Configuration Definition of processes, methods, & tools for establishing and
Management Plan maintaining consistency of project deliverables’ performance,
(Note 1) functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design,
and operational information throughout its development &
realization
Quality Management Definition of tasks, responsibilities, methods, & tools to ensure
Plan project deliverables meet requirements
Subject Content
(Note 1) Monitoring of project execution to ensure defined procedures are
implemented
Validation Plan Definition of tasks, responsibilities, methods, & tools to ensure
(Note 1) validated project deliverables meet requirements
Review Plan Definition of the review program covering Planning / Readiness /
(Note 1) Verification / Validation reviews
Risk Management Plan Definition of tasks, responsibilities, methods, & tools
Communication Definition of information needs, communication channels and
Management Plan reporting requirements
Definition of meeting schedules
Definition of Document, Data & Information Security management
requirements, processes & tools
Commercial & Cost Definition of commercial management tasks, processes & tools
Management Plan
Procurement Definition of procurement management tasks, processes & tools
Management Plan
Establish Procurement Planning & Tracking Log (List of
procurement items with sourcing approach & status tracking)
Human Resource Particular activities to acquire and train personnel for the project
Management Plan execution, prior to participating in Inspection & Testing activities,
or subsequent operation & maintenance phase
Stakeholder Define stakeholders & stakeholder engagement
Management Plan
Note 1 Requirements Management, Configuration Management (collectively
Design Management), Reviews, Quality Management & Validation
Management are intimately related. Appropriate Configuration
Management processes will fulfill part of the Quality & Validation
Management requirements
Acronym Description
PEM Project Execution and Management
PM Project Manager
WBS Work Breakdown Structure
M1 VERSION HISTORY
M2 CHANGE SUMMARY