This report has depicted the scenario of an arbitrary contractor providing support facilities for the construction company in Australia namely, Pashendale Holdings Ltd (PHL). PHL had been planning to improve their level of consumers’ service and marketing and this consisted of a multi-tier approach to increasing the market share by acquiring new clientele. In order to achieve, the organization had developed a website redevelopment project, which had been approved by the current CEO of the organization, Virna Pashendale.
Project Scope
As stated by Mir and Pinnington (2014), project scope defines the deliverables, schedule, milestone, assumptions, constraints and objectives. The key milestones and deliverables in the project are defined by the scope. In this project, a website will be designed for Pashendale Holdings Ltd, which will enable them to enhance the marketing and consumer services.
Project Objectives
The purpose of redeveloping the existing website was development of a new website that is rich in content comprising of client testimonials, other industry information, an affiliate network platform, recent company news, and new building developments. However, the organization wished to develop the website having a user-friendly interface for the clients. The website has to be as such that it facilities the company to work more closely to the clientele and provide better solutions.
Project out of scope
This defines the variables that will lie outside the scope of the study which means that the factors that has been avoided due to shortage of time and budget constraint (Svejvig and Andersen 2015). This project has not included any work that is related to the intranet site of Pashendale Holdings Ltd. This is the reason that the organization will be using contractors having adequate resources for building, designing, implementing and testing the new software. This can be considered as one of the limitation or constraint for the project.
Work Requirements
Project deliverables
The outcome in the diverse phase of the project that needs to achieved in order to ensure the success of the project is known as the project deliverables (Hornstein 2015). Project deliverables comprises of both the output and input of each of the phases. The deliverables of the project are as follows:
|
Task Name |
Duration |
Start |
Finish |
|
New Website Design |
74 days |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
|
1.0 Planning Phase |
6 days |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Wed 9/5/18 |
|
2.0 website design contractor selection review process |
7 days |
Thu 9/6/18 |
Fri 9/14/18 |
|
3.0 Execution phase |
21 days |
Fri 9/21/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
3.2 Develop testing plan |
14 days |
Tue 10/2/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
4.0 Implementation Phase |
27 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Tue 11/27/18 |
|
5.0 Training phase |
31 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Mon 12/3/18 |
|
6.0 Conversion phase |
5 days |
Tue 12/4/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
Project Milestone
As opined by Joslin and Müller (2015), project milestones are tasks having zero duration allotted to them and they signify the progress of the project throughout the overall timeline of the project. The effective execution of the project is dependent on the development of the key milestones. The key milestones facilitates in analyzing the progress report effectively and the key milestones in this project are as follows:
|
Task Name |
Duration |
Start |
Finish |
|
Milestone 1: Statement of work developed |
0 days |
Wed 9/5/18 |
Wed 9/5/18 |
|
Milestone 2: Contractor selected |
0 days |
Fri 9/14/18 |
Fri 9/14/18 |
|
Milestone 4: Website implemented |
0 days |
Tue 11/27/18 |
Tue 11/27/18 |
|
Milestone 4: training phase completed |
0 days |
Mon 12/3/18 |
Mon 12/3/18 |
|
Milestone 6: Project completed |
0 days |
Mon 12/10/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
Schedule/Milestones
Todorovi? et al. (2015) states that summary schedule describes all the activities with each of the phases along with the time allotted to each of the task. This means that the project provides the overview of the start and end of each of the activity and the overall outline of the project. In this current project, the project will commence on 29th July, 2018 and will be completed by 10th December, 2018.
|
Task Name |
Duration |
Start |
Finish |
|
New Website Design |
74 days |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
|
1.0 Planning Phase |
6 days |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Wed 9/5/18 |
|
1.1 Gather requirements |
1 day |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Wed 8/29/18 |
|
1.2 Establish metrics |
1 day |
Wed 8/29/18 |
Wed 8/29/18 |
|
1.3 Develop document of website design |
2 days |
Thu 8/30/18 |
Fri 8/31/18 |
|
1.4 Sent for approval |
1 day |
Mon 9/3/18 |
Mon 9/3/18 |
|
1.5 Discuss changes required |
1 day |
Tue 9/4/18 |
Tue 9/4/18 |
|
1.6 Develop final design |
1 day |
Wed 9/5/18 |
Wed 9/5/18 |
|
Milestone 1: Statement of work developed |
0 days |
Wed 9/5/18 |
Wed 9/5/18 |
|
2.0 website design contractor selection review process |
7 days |
Thu 9/6/18 |
Fri 9/14/18 |
|
2.1 Identify the suitable contractors |
2 days |
Thu 9/6/18 |
Fri 9/7/18 |
|
2.2 Shortlist suitable contractors |
2 days |
Mon 9/10/18 |
Tue 9/11/18 |
|
2.3 Choose the most appropriate contractors |
3 days |
Wed 9/12/18 |
Fri 9/14/18 |
|
2.4 Milestone 2: Contractor selected |
0 days |
Fri 9/14/18 |
Fri 9/14/18 |
|
3.0 Execution phase |
21 days |
Fri 9/21/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
3.1 Website coding |
7 days |
Fri 9/21/18 |
Mon 10/1/18 |
|
3.2 Develop testing plan |
14 days |
Tue 10/2/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
3.2.1 Conduct testing at contractor’s lab |
5 days |
Tue 10/2/18 |
Mon 10/8/18 |
|
3.2.2 Conduct testing of beta release |
5 days |
Tue 10/9/18 |
Mon 10/15/18 |
|
3.2.3 resolve coding and site issues |
3 days |
Tue 10/16/18 |
Thu 10/18/18 |
|
3.2.4 Compile testing report |
1 day |
Fri 10/19/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
3.5 Milestone 3: Website design review |
0 days |
Fri 10/19/18 |
Fri 10/19/18 |
|
4.0 Implementation Phase |
27 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Tue 11/27/18 |
|
4.1 Implement the new website |
10 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Fri 11/2/18 |
|
4.2 Check for issues |
10 days |
Mon 11/5/18 |
Fri 11/16/18 |
|
4.3 Modify the website |
7 days |
Mon 11/19/18 |
Tue 11/27/18 |
|
4.4 Milestone 4: Website implemented |
0 days |
Tue 11/27/18 |
Tue 11/27/18 |
|
5.0 Training phase |
31 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Mon 12/3/18 |
|
5.1 Develop training programs |
4 days |
Mon 10/22/18 |
Thu 10/25/18 |
|
5.2 Sent for approval |
1 day |
Fri 10/26/18 |
Fri 10/26/18 |
|
5.3 Train the employees |
23 days |
Mon 10/29/18 |
Wed 11/28/18 |
|
5.4 Provide weekly update |
3 days |
Thu 11/29/18 |
Mon 12/3/18 |
|
5.5 Milestone 4: training phase completed |
0 days |
Mon 12/3/18 |
Mon 12/3/18 |
|
6.0 Conversion phase |
5 days |
Tue 12/4/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
|
6.1 Provide associated documents |
2 days |
Tue 12/4/18 |
Wed 12/5/18 |
|
6.2 Present project closure report |
1 day |
Thu 12/6/18 |
Thu 12/6/18 |
|
6.3 Complete project requirement checklist |
1 day |
Fri 12/7/18 |
Fri 12/7/18 |
|
6.4 Remove 24*7 support |
1 day |
Mon 12/10/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
|
6.5 Milestone 6: Project completed |
0 days |
Mon 12/10/18 |
Mon 12/10/18 |
|
Task Name |
|
New Website Design |
|
1.0 Planning Phase |
|
1.1 Gather requirements |
|
1.2 Establish metrics |
|
1.3 Develop document of website design |
|
1.4 Sent for approval |
|
1.5 Discuss changes required |
|
1.6 Develop final design |
|
Milestone 1: Statement of work developed |
|
2.0 website design contractor selection review process |
|
2.1 Identify the suitable contractors |
|
2.2 Shortlist suitable contractors |
|
2.3 Choose the most appropriate contractors |
|
2.4 Milestone 2: Contractor selected |
|
3.0 Execution phase |
|
3.1 Website coding |
|
3.2 Develop testing plan |
|
3.2.1 Conduct testing at contractor’s lab |
|
3.2.2 Conduct testing of beta release |
|
3.2.3 resolve coding and site issues |
|
3.2.4 Compile testing report |
|
3.5 Milestone 3: Website design review |
|
4.0 Implementation Phase |
|
4.1 Implement the new website |
|
4.2 Check for issues |
|
4.3 Modify the website |
|
4.4 Milestone 4: Website implemented |
|
5.0 Training phase |
|
5.1 Develop training programs |
|
5.2 Sent for approval |
|
5.3 Train the employees |
|
5.4 Provide weekly update |
|
5.5 Milestone 4: training phase completed |
|
6.0 Conversion phase |
|
6.1 Provide associated documents |
|
6.2 Present project closure report |
|
6.3 Complete project requirement checklist |
|
6.4 Remove 24*7 support |
|
6.5 Milestone 6: Project completed |
|
Task Name |
Resource Names |
Cost |
|
New Website Design |
$196,120.00 |
|
|
1.0 Planning Phase |
$12,600.00 |
|
|
1.1 Gather requirements |
System Developer, System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$1,360.00 |
|
1.2 Establish metrics |
System Developer, System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$1,360.00 |
|
1.3 Develop document of website design |
System Developer, System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$2,720.00 |
|
1.4 Sent for approval |
Team manager |
$600.00 |
|
1.5 Discuss changes required |
Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer, Team manager |
$2,600.00 |
|
1.6 Develop final design |
Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer, System Developer, System Engineer, Team manager, Testing Engineer |
$3,960.00 |
|
Milestone 1: Statement of work developed |
$0.00 |
|
|
2.0 website design contractor selection review process |
$14,000.00 |
|
|
2.1 Identify the suitable contractors |
Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer |
$4,000.00 |
|
2.2 Shortlist suitable contractors |
Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer |
$4,000.00 |
|
2.3 Choose the most appropriate contractors |
Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer |
$6,000.00 |
|
2.4 Milestone 2: Contractor selected |
$0.00 |
|
|
3.0 Execution phase |
Component cost 1[1] |
$92,760.00 |
|
3.1 Website coding |
System Developer, System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$9,520.00 |
|
3.2 Develop testing plan |
$13,240.00 |
|
|
3.2.1 Conduct testing at contractor’s lab |
System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$4,800.00 |
|
3.2.2 Conduct testing of beta release |
System Engineer, Testing Engineer |
$4,800.00 |
|
3.2.3 resolve coding and site issues |
Testing Engineer |
$1,680.00 |
|
3.2.4 Compile testing report |
System Developer, System Engineer, Team manager, Testing Engineer |
$1,960.00 |
|
3.5 Milestone 3: Website design review |
$0.00 |
|
|
4.0 Implementation Phase |
Component cost 2[1] |
$60,120.00 |
|
4.1 Implement the new website |
System Developer, System Engineer, Testing Engineer, Team manager, Advisors ,Chief Marketing Officer |
$39,600.00 |
|
4.2 Check for issues |
Testing Engineer, Team manager |
$11,600.00 |
|
4.3 Modify the website |
Testing Engineer |
$3,920.00 |
|
4.4 Milestone 4: Website implemented |
$0.00 |
|
|
5.0 Training phase |
$13,640.00 |
|
|
5.1 Develop training programs |
Trainer |
$1,760.00 |
|
5.2 Sent for approval |
Trainer |
$440.00 |
|
5.3 Train the employees |
Trainer |
$10,120.00 |
|
5.4 Provide weekly update |
Trainer |
$1,320.00 |
|
5.5 Milestone 4: training phase completed |
$0.00 |
|
|
6.0 Conversion phase |
$3,000.00 |
|
|
6.1 Provide associated documents |
Team manager |
$1,200.00 |
|
6.2 Present project closure report |
Team manager |
$600.00 |
|
6.3 Complete project requirement checklist |
Team manager |
$600.00 |
|
6.4 Remove 24*7 support |
Team manager |
$600.00 |
|
6.5 Milestone 6: Project completed |
$0.00 |
Resource Overview
|
Name |
Cost |
Remaining Work |
|
System Developer |
$9,200.00 |
184 hrs |
|
System Engineer |
$13,200.00 |
264 hrs |
|
Testing Engineer |
$29,680.00 |
424 hrs |
|
Chief Marketing Officer |
$22,800.00 |
152 hrs |
|
Advisors |
$15,200.00 |
152 hrs |
|
Trainer |
$13,640.00 |
248 hrs |
|
Team manager |
$17,400.00 |
232 hrs |
Project Risk Management
|
Type of risk |
Risk Description |
Probability |
Impact |
Risk reduction Strategy |
Contingency Plan |
||||
|
|
|
High |
Medium |
Low |
Performance |
Cost |
Time |
|
|
|
Internal |
Scope creep |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
In order to avoid the scope creep, continuous evaluation of the website has to be done so that slight change in the requirement can be identified. The website has to be tested at all phases. |
The project manager can make use of the agile methodology instead of using the waterfall methodology, which will increase the flexibility of the project. This will also facilities in making the changes in the requirement at each of the phases of the project. |
||
|
External |
Delay in arrival of hardware and software |
yes |
yes |
yes |
In order to reduce this, the contractor has to make sure that they have all the available resources for commencing the project. |
The contractors has to keep a buffer time so that even if there is a delay it could be taken into consideration into the time schedule. |
|||
|
Internal |
Delay in approval |
yes |
yes |
yes |
The project manager will have to develop an effective communication plan so that effective communication between both the parties can be executed at all times. |
A moderator wilk have to be assigned for managing and overlooking the meetings. |
Acceptance Criteria
In this current study, the acceptance criteria for the project will be necessary to draw conclusion that both the parties are satisfied and their commitments have been fulfilled. The acceptance criteria from the perspective of Pashendale Holding Ltd are developing the website as per the requirement and providing adequate training to the employees regarding the use of the website. On the contrary, form the perspective of the contractor, the contract should get the specified amount mentioned for the project and the adequate time. The contractor would only develop the website as per the given requirements and additional changes in the requirement later on the project is welcomed only if additional remuneration is being paid for it.
Acceptance
The contractor named below verifies that the terms of this Statement of Work are acceptable. The parties
Here to are each acting with proper authority by their respective companies.
|
Pashendale Holding Ltd |
[Contractor company name] |
|
|
Company name |
Company name |
|
|
Full name |
Full name |
|
|
Title |
Title |
|
|
Signature |
Signature |
|
|
Date |
Date |
References and Bibliography
Binder, J., 2016. Global project management: communication, collaboration and management across borders. Routledge.
Fleming, Q.W. and Koppelman, J.M., 2016, December. Earned value project management. Project Management Institute.
Harrison, F. and Lock, D., 2017. Advanced project management: a structured approach. Routledge.
Heagney, J., 2016. Fundamentals of project management. Amacom.
H.A., 2015. The integration of project management and organizational change management is now a necessity. International Journal of Project Management, 33(2), pp.291-298.
Joslin, R. and Müller, R., 2015. Relationships between a project management methodology and project success in different project governance contexts. International Journal of Project Management, 33(6), pp.1377-1392.
Kerzner, H. and Kerzner, H.R., 2017. Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Kerzner, H. and Kerzner, H.R., 2017. Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Kerzner, H., 2018. Project management best practices: Achieving global excellence. John Wiley & Sons.
Larson, E.W., Gray, C.F., Danlin, U., Honig, B. and Bacarini, D., 2014. Project management: The managerial process (Vol. 6). Grandview Heights, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.
Marchewka, J.T., 2014. Information technology project management. John Wiley & Sons.
Mir, F.A. and Pinnington, A.H., 2014. Exploring the value of project management: linking project management performance and project success. International journal of project management, 32(2), pp.202-217.
Nicholas, J.M. and Steyn, H., 2017. Project management for engineering, business and technology. Routledge.
Svejvig, P. and Andersen, P., 2015. Rethinking project management: A structured literature review with a critical look at the brave new world. International Journal of Project Management, 33(2), pp.278-290.
Todorovi?, M.L., Petrovi?, D.?., Mihi?, M.M., Obradovi?, V.L. and Bushuyev, S.D., 2015. Project success analysis framework: A knowledge-based approach in project management. International Journal of Project Management, 33(4), pp.772-783.
Essay Writing Service Features
Our Experience
No matter how complex your assignment is, we can find the right professional for your specific task. Contact Essay is an essay writing company that hires only the smartest minds to help you with your projects. Our expertise allows us to provide students with high-quality academic writing, editing & proofreading services.
Free Features
Free revision policy
$10Free bibliography & reference
$8Free title page
$8Free formatting
$8How Our Essay Writing Service Works
First, you will need to complete an order form. It's not difficult but, in case there is anything you find not to be clear, you may always call us so that we can guide you through it. On the order form, you will need to include some basic information concerning your order: subject, topic, number of pages, etc. We also encourage our clients to upload any relevant information or sources that will help.
Complete the order form
Once we have all the information and instructions that we need, we select the most suitable writer for your assignment. While everything seems to be clear, the writer, who has complete knowledge of the subject, may need clarification from you. It is at that point that you would receive a call or email from us.
Writer’s assignment
As soon as the writer has finished, it will be delivered both to the website and to your email address so that you will not miss it. If your deadline is close at hand, we will place a call to you to make sure that you receive the paper on time.
Completing the order and download