This document provides a template for defining the scope of a project. It includes sections for describing the overall project scope, defining the scope of individual deliverables, acceptance criteria for deliverables and the project, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The template guide provides information on how to use the template and example entries are included in some sections to demonstrate how they may be completed.
This document provides a template for defining the scope of a project. It includes sections for describing the overall project scope, defining the scope of individual deliverables, acceptance criteria for deliverables and the project, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The template guide provides information on how to use the template and example entries are included in some sections to demonstrate how they may be completed.
This document provides a template for defining the scope of a project. It includes sections for describing the overall project scope, defining the scope of individual deliverables, acceptance criteria for deliverables and the project, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The template guide provides information on how to use the template and example entries are included in some sections to demonstrate how they may be completed.
This document provides a template for defining the scope of a project. It includes sections for describing the overall project scope, defining the scope of individual deliverables, acceptance criteria for deliverables and the project, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The template guide provides information on how to use the template and example entries are included in some sections to demonstrate how they may be completed.
Table of Contents <PROJECT NAME> ......................................................................................................................................................... I
<PROJECT REFERENCE> ................................................................................................................................................ I
PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION ............................................................................................................. I
Version <1.0> ................................................................................................................................................. i
<dd/mm/yyyy> ................................................................................................................................................ i
DOCUMENT CONTROL................................................................................................................................. I DOCUMENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... I
DOCUMENT HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................................... I
DOCUMENT APPROVALS ................................................................................................................................................. I
PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS AND CONSTRAINTS ............................................................................................... 1
PROJECT EXCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................... 1 DOWNLOAD MORE PROJECT TEMPLATES ........................................................................................................ 1
stakeholdermap.com iii PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
TEMPLATE GUIDE How to use this template
This is a guide to the common sections included in a Project Scope Definition or Scope Statement. Sections may be added, removed or amended to suit your project. Example tables have been added (where relevant) these are just a suggestion, you may decide to format these sections differently.
Text in Blue italics is designed to assist you in completing the template. Delete this text before sharing the final document.
Example entries are provided in some places. This text is show in Red.
stakeholdermap.com 1 PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
PROJECT SCOPE DEFINI TION
<Describe or list the scope of the project. This should be the overall scope - the scope for each deliverable will be provided separately.>
Example 1
Implement a SaaS Customer Relationship Management solution using out of the box configuration and all core modules (listed below). Deliver within by 6 months to 500 call – centre agents and 2000 + end users. English language rollout in the 6 EMEA call – centre locations.
Example 2
Build an eco- tree house custom build provided by EcoTree Living. X by x metres with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living space, shower and compost toilet. Tree house to be off grid using solar and wind power with back up generator. Full insulation for year-round living with wood burning stove.
stakeholdermap.com 2 PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
DELIVERABLE SCOPE DEFINITIONS
<Provide a detailed description of every project deliverable. Include any assumptions and constraints and if applicable include any exclusions. Finally document the criteria which will be used to decide if the deliverable is acceptable.>
Deliverable title and description Assumptions and constraints Exclusions Acceptance criteria
<Describe the deliverable in detail, <Note any assumptions that have been made <Describe any items or <Describe the set of conditions including any relevant references.> in relation to the deliverable, see below characteristics that excluded that the deliverables need to be example entries. Also include any constraints from the scope of this met for this deliverable to be (limiting factors) relevant to this deliverable.> deliverable.> accepted.>
Knowledge base module off the Assumed install of version FY1905. Location Excludes smart suggestions in UAT sign-off by project board. shelf, ref ABC_knowledge_FY1905 of prod and dev must be EMEA Data centre. first phase. Go live of 500 call-centre agents
Tree house roof spec 2205-M-R flat. Assumes enough space for access to roof Garden roof roll mats. Meets building reg. Fitted within below tree canopy. Must leave space for agreed completion date. guttering to be added later.
stakeholdermap.com 1 PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
<Describe the set of conditions that the project needs to meet to be accepted by the Project Board.>
For example,
Tree house to meet energy rating x.
CRM system to contain all customer data with relationships between contacts and companies intact.
PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS AND CONSTRAINTS
<Document any project level assumptions that have been made. Assumptions are things that you are considering to be real without proof, usually until they can be tested as true. For example, it might be assumed that a component will be available by a certain date.>
It is assumed that site clearance and access will be in place by the time the treehouse materials are delivered on x.
It is assumed that the CRM system will be compatible with desktops used by call centre staff.
<Also list any project level constraints. These are limitations on the project for example, budgetary constraints or time constraints.>
The tree house costs must not exceed £x
The CRM system’s data centre must be compliant with ISO 22301
PROJECT EXCLUSIONS <List any items, services, products, results etc that are known to be out of scope of the project. For example, any requirements that won’t be implemented.>
The tree house excludes the living/ garden roof option.
The CRM system excluded the chat option.
DOWNLOAD MORE PROJECT TEMPLATES
Microsoft Project Plans – real world project plans in Microsoft Project.
Project Management Templates – FREE project management templates in
Word and Excel
Stakeholder Management Templates
stakeholdermap.com 1 PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
Flowcharts to download in Visio and PDF
Risk Register in Excel – download immediately
Work Breakdown Structure Excel template
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) FREE examples to download immediately.
