PMI Standard Project Charter
Aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMBOK® Guide). The formal document that authorizes a projects existence.
📋 Template
### I. Project Identification * **Project Name:** * **Project Sponsor:** [Name and Authority] * **Project Manager:** [Name and Assigned Authority Level] * **Date:** ### II. Project Overview * **Business Case/Justification:** [Why are we doing this? Strategic alignment and expected ROI.] * **Measurable Objectives (SMART):** [Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals.] * **Success Criteria:** [Who decides if the project is successful, and what metrics determine it?] ### III. Scope and Deliverables * **High-Level Requirements:** * **In-Scope:** [What exactly is being delivered.] * **Out-of-Scope (Boundaries):** [What is explicitly NOT being delivered.] * **Key Deliverables:** ### IV. Resources and Constraints * **Summary Budget:** [Pre-approved financial resources.] * **Key Assumptions:** [Factors believed to be true for planning purposes.] * **Key Constraints:** [Limiting factors like hard deadlines or resource caps.] * **High-Level Risks:** [Significant threats to project success.] ### V. Milestones & Approvals * **Summary Schedule:** [Target start date, key phase gates, target completion date.] * **Approval Signatures:** [Sponsor and key stakeholders]
💡 Pro Tip
According to PMI standards, the project charter is what gives the Project Manager the formal authority to spend organizational resources. It should remain high-level; detailed planning comes later.
📌 When to Use This Template
Project Kickoff, Corporate Management
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