Project Management Documentation Templates (part 3)

Project Management Documentation Templates (part 3)

Project Execution -

  • Execution Excel Template
  • Requirement Traceability
  • SAP Implementation
  • Test Case Template
  • Test Coverage Document


Execution Excel Template -

Project Information:

  • Project Name:
  • Project Manager:
  • Start Date:
  • End Date:
  • Project Description:

Task List:

  • Task ID
  • Task Name
  • Task Description
  • Start Date
  • End Date
  • Assigned To
  • Status (Not Started, In Progress, Completed, On Hold, Cancelled)
  • Priority (Low, Medium, High)
  • Notes

Timeline or Gantt Chart:

  • Visual representation of the project timeline using a Gantt chart or timeline view.

Resource Allocation:

  • Budget Allocation
  • Manpower Allocation
  • Equipment Allocation
  • Other Resources

Risk Management:

  • Risk ID
  • Description
  • Likelihood
  • Impact
  • Risk Level (Low, Medium, High)
  • Mitigation Strategy
  • Responsible Person
  • Status

Milestones:

  • Milestone ID
  • Milestone Description
  • Planned Date
  • Actual Date
  • Status (Pending, Achieved, Delayed)

Budget and Expenses:

  • Budget Allocation
  • Actual Expenses
  • Variance
  • Comments

Progress Tracking:

  • Overall Project Completion Percentage
  • Task Completion Percentage
  • Milestone Completion Percentage

Communication Log:

  • Date
  • Communication Type (Meeting, Email, Call, etc.)
  • Subject
  • Description
  • Participants
  • Action Items

Conclusion/Summary:

  • Summary of project execution status
  • Key Achievements
  • Challenges
  • Next Steps


Requirement Traceability

Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) template

In this template:

  1. Requirement ID: A unique identifier for each requirement.
  2. Requirement Description: Description of the requirement.
  3. Source: The origin of the requirement (e.g., stakeholder needs, business processes, regulations).
  4. Priority: The priority level of the requirement (e.g., High, Medium, Low).
  5. Acceptance Criteria: Criteria that must be met for the requirement to be considered satisfied.
  6. Design Component(s): Design elements or components associated with implementing the requirement.
  7. Test Case(s): Test cases that verify the requirement has been implemented correctly.
  8. Status: Current status of the requirement (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed).
  9. Comments: Additional comments or notes related to the requirement.


SAP Implementation -

Project Overview:

  • Project Name
  • Project Sponsor
  • Project Manager
  • Project Objectives
  • Project Scope
  • Project Timeline

Project Governance:

  • Project Steering Committee
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Decision-Making Process

Project Planning:

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Project Schedule
  • Resource Plan
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Communication Plan

Business Process Analysis:

  • Current State Assessment
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Gap Analysis
  • Future State Design

System Configuration:

  • SAP Modules to be Implemented.
  • Configuration Requirements
  • Customization Needs
  • Integration Points with Existing Systems

Data Migration:

  • Data Migration Strategy
  • Data Cleansing and Transformation
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Migration Plan

Training and Change Management:

  • Training Needs Assessment
  • Training Strategy
  • Training Plan
  • Change Management Strategy

Testing:

  • Test Strategy
  • Test Plan
  • Test Scenarios
  • Test Scripts
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Deployment and Go-Live:

  • Deployment Plan
  • Cut-Over Plan
  • Dress Rehearsal
  • Go-Live Support Plan

Post-Implementation Support:

  • Hypercare Support Plan
  • Issue Tracking and Resolution
  • Lessons Learned

Documentation:

  • System Documentation
  • User Manuals
  • Training Materials

Project Closure:

  • Project Review and Evaluation
  • Project Closure Report
  • Handover to Support Team

This template provides a comprehensive framework for managing the entire SAP implementation lifecycle, from initial planning to post-implementation support and closure.


Test Case Template -

  • Test Case ID: Unique identifier for the test case.
  • Test Case Name/Title: Descriptive name or title for the test case.
  • Test Case Description: Detailed description of what the test case is intended to cover.
  • Test Objective: The objective or purpose of the test case.
  • Preconditions: Any prerequisites or conditions that must be met before executing the test case.
  • Test Steps:

  1. Step Number: Sequential number for each step.
  2. Description: Detailed description of the action to be performed.
  3. Expected Result: The expected outcome after performing the step.

  • Test Data: Any specific data or inputs required for executing the test case.
  • Test Environment: The environment in which the test case will be executed (e.g., test server, production server).
  • Test Execution Details:

  1. Tester Name: Name of the tester executing the test case.
  2. Date: Date when the test case was executed.
  3. Time: Time when the test case was executed.
  4. Actual Result: The actual outcome observed during testing.
  5. Pass/Fail: Indicates whether the test case passed or failed.

  • Attachments: Any additional documents or resources relevant to the test case (e.g., screenshots, logs).
  • Comments/Notes: Any additional comments, observations, or notes related to the test case.


Test Coverage Document -

Project Information:

  • Project Name:
  • Project Manager:
  • Test Manager:
  • Date:

Objective: [Explain the purpose and goals of the test coverage analysis.]

Scope: [Describe the scope of the testing effort, including specific modules, functionalities, components, etc.]

Testing Criteria: [Define the criteria used to determine adequate test coverage, such as requirements coverage, code coverage, etc.]

Coverage Metrics: [Provide a summary of the coverage metrics used, including percentages of requirements covered, code coverage percentages, etc.]

Coverage Analysis: [Provide a detailed analysis of test coverage for each testing criterion. Break down coverage by module, functionality, or component. Identify areas with high and low coverage.]

Coverage Gaps: [List areas where coverage is lacking or insufficient. Provide reasons for gaps in coverage (e.g., resource constraints, time limitations, complexity of functionality).]

Action Plan: [Outline strategies for addressing coverage gaps. Propose actions to improve test coverage in deficient areas. Assign responsibilities for implementing the action plan.]

Recommendations: [Offer recommendations for future testing efforts based on lessons learned from the coverage analysis. Suggest ways to refine testing processes to achieve better coverage in future projects.]

Conclusion: [Summarize key findings from the coverage analysis. Provide an overall assessment of test coverage effectiveness. Include any closing remarks.]

Appendices: [Include additional supporting documentation, such as detailed coverage reports, test case lists, coverage matrices, etc.]



Shashank Shah (M.Engg, ISTQB?, CSM?, PMP?, PMI-ACP?)

Experienced Sr. Software QA Analyst | ISTQB? | CSM? | PMP? | PMI-ACP? | Agile-Scrum | QA Automation Engineer | Release & Project Coordinator | Passionate about Quality in Software Development | Open to New Opportunities

7 个月

A must read article on project management and documentation. Thanks for sharing such an insightful article, Shirish Bet sirji.. ??

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