Relations Between PM, SE, and EVM

Relations Between PM, SE, and EVM

Project success depends on all the moving parts of the Programmatic Processes being in place, with the needed data interacting with each other in the proper ways to produce actionable information for the decision-makers to take corrective or preventive actions to keep the project on schedule for the needed cost, to deliver the needed Capabilities to accomplish the Mission or fulfill the Strategy of the project.

Capabilities-Based Planning

... is the starting point for all project success. Before requirements elicitation, before staffing plans, before budgeting, and before scheduling, to answer the question...

What capabilities need to be produced by the project to accomplish a mission or fulfill a strategy… Once the capability inventory is defined, the most cost-effective and efficient options to satisfy the requirements can then be sought.

The CBP states what Done looks like in units of measure meaningful to the decision-makers, which include

Measures of Effectiveness (MoE)

Operational measures of success that are closely related to the achievements of the mission or operational objectives evaluated in the operational environment under a specific set of conditions.

Measures of Effectiveness:

  • Are stated in units meaningful to the buyer,
  • Focus on capabilities independent of any technical implementation,
  • Are connected to the mission's success.

MOEs Belong to the End User

Measures of Performance (MoP)

Measures that characterize physical or functional attributes relating to the system operation are measured or estimated under specific conditions.

Measures of Performance are …

  • Attributes that assure the system has the capability and capacity to perform,
  • Assessment of the system to ensure it meets design requirements to satisfy the MoE.

MOPs belong to the program – developed by the Systems Engineer, measured by the Control Account Manager, and analyzed by the Program Planning and Controls staff.

Key Performance Parameters (KPP)

Measures that represent the capabilities and characteristics are so significant that failure to meet them can be the cause for reevaluation, reassessing, or termination of the program.

Key Performance Parameters (KPP) …

  • Have a threshold or objective value,
  • Characterize the major drivers of performance,
  • Are considered Critical to Customer (CTC).

The acquirer defines the KPPs during the operational concept development phase – KPPs say what DONE looks like. [1]

Technical Performance Measures (TPM)

Attributes that determine how well a system or system element is satisfying or expected to satisfy a technical requirement or goal.

Technical Performance Measures …

  • Assess design progress,
  • Define compliance with performance requirements,
  • Identify technical risks,
  • Are limited to critical thresholds,
  • Include projected performance.

References

[1] “Technical Measurement,” INCOSE–TP–2003–020–01

Stacy Goff

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?? Glen, excellent, as usual; thank you!

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