Tools & Techniques

While some sub-steps are different for application development projects, all projects include:

Strategy
Proposals for the next fiscal year are evaluated and prioritized.

• Define Proposal
• Agency Conducts Research
• Estimate Costs
• Prioritize and Approve

Initiation
Proposals are refined by involving stakeholders and delving into details.

• Governance, Teams
• Project Charter
• Lessons Learned
• Project Scale
• Project Scope
• Resource Assessment
• Existing Solutions, Standards
• Procurement Strategy
• Document Management

Planning
Detailed information is organized and documented to guide all project work.

• Work Structure Breakdown
• Issues Management
• Risk Management
• Communications Plan
• Change Management
• Quality Management
• Requirements Management
• Contract Management
• Budget, Cost Management
• Performance Management, Success Criteria

Execution
Knowledge, skills and activities are different for every project during this phase.

• Application Development Projects
• Individual Analysis, Training & Assistance: Contact the project management office at ra-EPMO@pa.gov

Closeout
Details are wrapped up and lessons are learned and documented for future projects.

• Closeout Checklist
• Lessons Learned