Project Phases

Project Phases define steps in the project lifecycle and outline documents and deliverables associated with various reference points for a project in progress.  Documents, or deliverables, are generated in each phase.  A brief overview is found below:

 Project Phases

Phase 1: Requirements Evaluation and Proposal Phase
Objective: Establish user requirements and submit a project proposal to upper management for approval.
Documents:
    User Requirements Document
    Sponsor Formalization Letter
    Letter of Appointment
    Core Team Roster
    Framework Rules
    Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 2: Analysis and Detailed Planning Phase
Objective: Provide a carefully reviewed plan for the project life cycle.
Documents:
    Project Definition Document Notebook
    Data Analysis Document
    Technical Analysis Document
    High Level Solutions Document
    Bids/Proposals
    Project Schedule
    Risk Analysis
    Change Management Process
    Status Reports
    Review Package
    Review Meeting Documents
    Project Budget Worksheet
    Capital Equipment Worksheet
Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 3: Detailed Design Phase
Objective: Generate a detailed set of specifications to guide the construction phase of the project.
Documents:
    System Infrastructure Requirements
    Software Requirements Specifications
    Interface Requirements Specification
    Performance Requirements Specifications
    Data Development Plans
    Marketing Communication Plan
    Contracts/Agreements
    Project Transition Letter
    Software Development Plan
    Test Plans
Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 4: Construction Phase
Objective: Execute construction plan as outlined in Phase 3.
Documents:
    Product/Project Signoff and Certification Letters
    Product Manuals
Deliverables:
    Alpha Release
    Beta Release
    Product Deliverable
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 5: Testing Phase
Objective: Execute testing plan as outlined in Phase 3.

Phase 6: Implementation Phase
Objective: Coordinate initial product roll-out and hand-off to MIS.
Documents:
    User Training Plan
    Hardware/Software/Networking Equipment Installation Plan
    Rollout Plan
Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 7: Customer Support Phase
Objective: Facilitate customer support and bug tracking through MIS
Documents:
    Software Transition Plan
Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above

Phase 8: Completion Plan
Objective: Close project and finish project documentation.
Documents:
    Close Out Document Pack
Deliverables:
    Completion of the documents listed above