Project Management

Question 1

DWR PM per EPG

Answer 1

Successful project includes:

• Initiate
• Plan Execute
• Monitor/Control
• Close Out project

Question 2

PMBOK

Answer 2

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to ensure consistency in standards, terminology and best practices among projects throughout DWR.

Question 3

PMBOK Goal

Answer 3

To produce desired project results with the boundaries of time, costs, and available resources.

Question 4

PM - Initiate Project (non-SWP)

Answer 4

Action

1. Establish Project Objective(s) and Identify Project Manager; Complete Project initiation Doc (DWR 9704)
   1a. Approve the Project initiation Document (DWR 9704)
2. Identify Stakeholders; complete Stakeholders Register (DWR 9699)
3. Create a Project Charter; DWR 9696
   3a. Approve the Project Charter

Question 5

PM - Plan Project (non-SWP)

Answer 5

1. Define the Project work; complete Project Scope
   (DWR 9697)
2. Create a Communications Plan; complete
   Communications Management Plan (DWR 9711)
3. Identify the Project Team; Complete Responsibility
   Assignment-RACI Matrix (DWR 9698)
4. Define Activities/Create Work Breakdown Structure;
   Complete WBS (DWR 9717)
5. Estimate Human Resources Requirements;
   Complete Human Resources Plan (DWR 9694)
   Complete Program Partnering Agreement (1498a)
6. Estimate Cost:
   Complete Cost Estimating Worksheet (DWR 9708)
   Complete Activity Cost Estimates (DWR 9690)
7. Schedule the Project;
   Complete Project Schedule
8. Assess/Manage Risk:
   Complete Risk Register (DWR 9714)
9. Plan Quality;
   Complete Quality Management Plan (DWR 9701)
10. Plan Procurement
    complete Procurement Plan (DWR 9707) &
    Resource/Equipment/Contract Request
11. Compile Project Management Plan
12. Approve the Project Management Plan

Question 6

PM - Monitor & Control Project (non-SWP)

Answer 6

1. Report Project Performance
2. Identify Variances in Schedule, Cost, & Quality
3. Identify & Evaluate Risk
4. Verify & Validate Product (deliverable)

Question 7

PM - Close Out Project (non-SWP)

Answer 7

1. Perform a Procurement Audit
2. Close Out Contracts
3. Close out Project
4. Compile & List Lessons Learned
5. Project Completion Party

Question 8

PM- Execute Project (non-SWP)

Answer 8

1. Identify the Project Team
   Completes Team Directory (DWR 9712)
2. Create an Agreement for Team Operation
   Completes Team Orating Guidelines (DWR 9713)
3. Report Status
4. Identify and Track Project Changes
5. Track & Document Project Issues
6. Track & Document Project Decisions Made
7. Track & Maintain Project Quality