LTS Project Charter Template

Directions: Copy and use this charter and related resources prior to a new project kickoff; some information may be filled in at the kickoff meeting. Sections with a * are required, all other sections are optional. Additional HUIT resources and templates. Glossary.

Project Name*

Project Goals*

Problem and Value Statements*

Problem Statement*

Solution Business Value*

Alignment with Harvard Library Multi-Year Goals and Objectives*

Alignment with HUIT Objectives*

Vision

(Insert Vision table, if desired)

<Project Name> Vision

<Project Name> Vision
(A vision statement that clearly and succinctly describes the desired future state from an academic or administrative perspective)
Strategic Objectives	Guiding Principles	Key Performance Indicators

In Scope/Out of Scope*

In Scope*

Out of Scope*

Deliverables and Work Products

Key Tasks and Outcomes

Task	Outcome	Responsible Parties

Task	Outcome	Responsible Parties

Definition of Done

Stakeholders*

(Who is sponsoring the work? Who is funding the work? Who will accept the work? What organizations, departments, or people will benefit from this work?)

Stakeholder	Title	Participation

Stakeholder	Title	Participation

Project Portfolio or Contractor*

Portfolio	Key Member and Role	Affiliation

Portfolio	Key Member and Role	Affiliation

Cost and Estimated Schedule

(Define the resource commitment, project phases with their associated activities, deliverables and milestones. Include a plan for transitioning to a stabilization phase, if needed, and then operations and maintenance.)

Phase	Phase Start	Phase End	Completion Milestone

Phase	Phase Start	Phase End	Completion Milestone

Assumptions, Constraints, Dependencies, and Risks

Project Assumptions

Project Constraints

- Scope
- Time
- Cost

Project Dependencies*

Project Risks*

Acceptance

Accepted by <Project Sponsor Name>, <Date>

Prepared by <Project Manager Name>

Effective Date: <Date>