Overview

In the Waterfall methodology, the project management plan is one of the most important written artifacts. It is a formal, approved document used to guide project execution and control. The primary uses of the project plan are to document planning assumptions and decisions, facilitate communication among stakeholders and document approved scope, cost and schedule baselines. A project plan may be summarized or detailed and could leverage all or none of the templates below, depending on the requirements of the project.

Tools

• EPA Project Management Plan Template (EPA internal access only): Provides a basic methodology for managing any type of project.
• EPA System Implementation Plan Template (EPA internal access only): Provides a detailed planning document tailored for a large waterfall IT product.
• EPA Risk Management Plan Template (EPA internal access only): Defines a methodology for managing risk throughout the life of a project. This template is designed for large investments.
• EPA Scope Statement Template (EPA internal access only): Defines the product or project scope during the definition phase.
• EPA Schedule Management Template (EPA internal access only): Defines the process and expectations for schedule management.
• EPA Work Breakdown Structure Template (EPA internal access only): Provides a basic template for managing a project according to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• EPA Stakeholder Management Plan Template (EPA internal access only): Provides a framework for considering the impact of a project on its stakeholders.