This is a template a company can use to propose a software development project. This
template includes a project overview, project organization, project management
approach, configuration, quality assurance, deployment plan, pilot plan, conversion
approach, and much more. In addition, this template may be customized to provide for
any industry specific language that may be necessary. This template is ideal for small
businesses or other entities that want to propose a software development project.
Document Name: Software Project Plan
Project Name: Project Name
Group Name: Group Name
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Revisions to this document will be published to the Process Assets Library. Electronic copies outside the
PAL and all hard copies are uncontrolled and may not be the latest version. Users of this document are
responsible for using the most current version.
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GLOSSARY
Enterprise Glossary:
Vendor – Proprietary
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REVISION HISTORY
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Document Usage Information
The format captured within this document does not supersede good judgment nor does it necessarily
indicate order of execution. It is intended as a guide, as a shell to be modified according to the project’s
needs. The components contained here are recommendations only. Each change initiative must
determine which components are applicable based on the type of change.
NOTE: When publishing this document, the portions in blue italics are instructional only and should be
removed.
Project Terminology
Update this section with terms specific to the project. If they are general process related terms, they do
not need to be included here.
# Term Description
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Terminology ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Background ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Scope and Impacts ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 System Impact ............................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Communications ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 PROJECT ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Staffing Plan & Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Interface Control ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH