Project Management

PMI’s PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge)

Initiating Process Group: This section covers the development of the Project Charter and Stakeholder Identification, which are essential for defining the project's purpose, objectives, and stakeholders.

Key Processes:

·         Develop Project Charter: Formally authorizes the project.

·         Identify Stakeholders: Determines all parties affected by the project.

[PMBOK Guide] https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards

ISO 21500:2012 – Guidance on Project Management

Project Definition Section: Provides high-level guidance on concepts and processes of project management, including project initiation and definition.

Key Elements:

·         Project Objectives: Clear articulation of what the project aims to achieve.

·         Scope Definition: Outlining the boundaries and deliverables of the project.

[ISO 21500:2021] ISO 21500:2021 - Project, programme and portfolio management — Context and concepts

[ISO 21500:2020] ISO 21502:2020 - Project, programme and portfolio management — Guidance on project management

PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments)

Starting Up a Project (SU) Process: Focuses on ensuring that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place.

Initiating a Project (IP) Process: Establishes the project’s foundation by defining objectives, scope, and organization.

Key Documents:

·         Project Brief: Summarizes the project’s objectives, scope, and approach.

·         PID (Project Initiation Documentation): Comprehensive document detailing the project’s definition.

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ISO 22301:2019 – Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Requirements

Configuration Management for Project Definition: Ensures that project requirements and deliverables are clearly defined and controlled.

Project Planning and Definition Processes: Provides a framework for defining and managing software projects, ensuring that all necessary activities are identified and planned.

Key Processes:

Requirements Definition: Clearly outlining what the project needs to achieve.

System and Software Design: Defining how the project’s objectives will be met through system architecture and design.

Key Aspects:

Scope Management: Defining and controlling what is included and excluded in the project.

Documentation Standards: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation.

[ISO 22301:2019] ISO 22301:2019 - Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Requirements

Agile Methodologies (e.g., Scrum)

Project Vision and Roadmap: Defines the high-level goals and deliverables of the project.

User Stories and Backlogs: Helps in defining project requirements and priorities in an iterative manner.

SAP Activate Framework: Integrates Agile principles specifically tailored for SAP implementations, emphasizing clear project definition through phases like Discover and Prepare.

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SAP Activate Methodology

While not an external standard, SAP Activate is SAP’s proprietary implementation methodology that aligns with global best practices.

Guided Configuration: Assists in defining project parameters and scope tailored to SAP solutions.

Project Structure Definition: Establishes roles, responsibilities, and timelines specific to SAP projects.

[SAP Activate] https://experience.sap.com/sap-activate/