ITManager-Vault/99 System/Templates/Project Kickoff Template.md

Project: {{project_name}}

Start Date: {{date}}
Project Owner: {{owner}}
Sponsor/Stakeholders: {{stakeholders}}
Project Manager (if different): {{pm}}

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Purpose / Goals

• Why are we doing this?
• What’s the business value?

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Scope

In Scope:

• Item 1
• Item 2

Out of Scope:

• Item 1
• Item 2

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Timeline / Milestones

• Kickoff: {{date}}
• Phase 1 Complete: {{date}}
• Go-Live: {{date}}
• Post-Implementation Review: {{date}}

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Resources

• Team members and roles
• External vendors / partners
• Budget (if applicable)

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Risks & Assumptions

• Potential risks (e.g., downtime, vendor delays, compliance hurdles)
• Assumptions (e.g., “Finance will provide test cases by X date”)

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Action Items (from Kickoff)

• Task 1 – Owner (Due: YYYY-MM-DD)
• Task 2 – Owner (Due: YYYY-MM-DD)

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Links & References

• Related projects: Other Project
• Documentation: [SharePoint/Docs Link]
• Meeting notes: YYYY-MM-DD – Kickoff Meeting