Scope Statement Template
Scope Statement Template
Scope Statement Template
Note: Any work not explicitly included in the Project Scope Statement
is implicitly excluded from the project.
Create links to referenced documents (e.g., Link_To_… ) by using Insert Hyperlink on your toolbar.
Note that all documents that are linked to the Scope Statement become part of the Project Scope
and require the same degree of management control. Such documents should be maintained in a
separate Scope directory along with the Scope Statement.
Project Name:
Project Manager:
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1. Executive Summary
Provide below a brief overview of this project (e.g., project purpose and justification):
Information in the project summary area was developed during the project concept Link_To_Project_Charter
phase (Project Charter) and should be included here. Provide a link to the Project
Charter for reference.
Note: In any instance where there is a discrepancy between the Project Charter and the Project
Scope Statement, the latter is considered authoritative.
2. Business Objectives
2.1 Product Description (Solution): Describe what this project will produce
2.2 Business Objectives: What specific business impact will this project have? Business
Objectives should be objectively measurable.
3. Project Description
For each area below, provide sufficient detail to define this project adequately:
3.1 Project Scope
Includes: List primary Project Deliverables
Does Not Include: For clarification, list what is not included in this project
3.2 External Dependencies: Who outside the project team will you depend on for successful
completion of this project?
3.3 Assumptions / Constraints: e.g. mandated completion date, staffing limitations, etc.
4. Project Milestones
4.1 Estimated Schedule Key project milestones relative to project start are as follows. (Insert rows as
needed):
Project Milestone Target Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)
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4. Project Milestones
Project Start
Project Complete
5. Project Approach
Will the project have formal written plans – i.e., Project Schedule, Budget, Resource?
6. Authorizations
Modify as necessary
The Scope Statement, Project Schedule, Resource Plan and Project Budget are approved by the:
Project Sponsor
Project Manager
Project Sponsor
Project Manager
Project Sponsor
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6. Authorizations
Key Stakeholders
Project Manager:
The purpose of this document is to provide a vehicle for documenting the initial planning efforts for the project. It is
used to reach a satisfactory level of mutual agreement between the Project Manager and the Project Sponsors and
Owners with respect to the objectives and scope of the project before significant resources are committed and
expenses incurred.
I have reviewed the information contained in this Project Scope Statement and agree:
The signatures above indicate an understanding of the purpose and content of this document by those
signing it. By signing this document, they agree to this as the formal Project Scope Statement document.
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