ASPICE :MAN.3 Project Management practical guide

1. Scope Definition: Establishing a clear Project Scope Statement and a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define all internal work and customer deliverables.
2. Feasibility Evaluation: Analyzing if the project goals are achievable given available resources, time, and technical constraints before full commitment.
3. Lifecycle Selection: Tailoring a project lifecycle (phases, gates, and milestones) to match the project's size and complexity.
4. Estimation & Planning: Sizing necessary activities and estimating resources (budget, staff, and equipment) using techniques like Rolling Wave Planning (planning near-term cycles in detail and long-term cycles at a high level).
5. Interface Management: Identifying and monitoring commitments with other projects, departments, or external stakeholders.
6. Monitoring & Control: Regularly reviewing progress against the plan, reporting status, and taking corrective actions when deviations occur to prevent problem recurrence.

Critical Success Factors

1. Stakeholder Engagement: Identifying and analyzing stakeholders (e.g., using a Power/Interest Grid) to ensure the right people are involved at the right time.
2. Consistency Checks: Ensuring that schedules, estimates, and resource plans remain consistent across all affected parties.
3. Tool Integration: Utilizing workflow management tools to track work hours and progress compared to the baseline.