Project Kickoff Deck
Project Kickoff Deck
Project Kickoff Deck
Name of Project
Date
Agenda
• Project Overview
o Business Problem Statement /Goals & Objectives
• Scope (in/out)
• Project Structure: Roles & Responsibilities
• Project Timeline: Key Milestones
• Project Risks: Assumptions, Concerns, Blockers, Dependencies
• Project Budget (If Known)
• Project Logistics: Communication & Documentation
• Next Steps
• Appendix
o Project Manager Responsibilities
o Project Team Responsibilities
Project Overview: Business Problem Statement
I am… Who is the Describe customer and attributes
customer/sponsor/business owner
Trying to… What is the List what customer/sponsor/business owner would like
customer/sponsor/business owner to achieve. Describe the high-level goals of the project
trying to achieve? and how they relate to overall business objectives.
But…. What are the barriers/blockers? List the barriers or blockers
Because… What is the problem the customer List the problem/root cause
is trying to solve?
And know we will be How will the customer know that List success criteria here
successful when… the project is a success
Project Scope: In/Out of Scope
Note: include any hard deadlines, and constraints re budget, regulations, equipment, resources/personnel, technology, etc.
Project Budget (if known)
Budget Item One Time or Recurring? Amount
Resources $
Software $
Hardware $
Licenses $
Materials $
Other $
TOTAL $
Project Logistics: Communication & Documentation
We will meet regularly… Cadence/schedule of recurring meeting and preferred method (in person/Zoom)
Our project materials will be located…. Dropbox/Google Drive/Shared drive location here
Communication channels are… Slack, email lists, etc. here
Project updates will be sent… Capture when projects updates will be sent
Additional info… Additional project info here
Next Steps
1. Next meeting
2. Action items from kickoff meeting
Appendix
Project Structure: Project Manager Responsibilities
o Communicate project goals and objectives
o Plan/direct action plans
o Manage the overall project schedule and deliverables
o Track and control project progress and communicate variances
o Develop/track action plans for issues, risks, changes, etc.
o Define and approve project changes
o Point of contact for team members
o Conduct status meetings and communicate status reports
Project Structure: Project Team Responsibilities
o Contribute to the project deliverables and documents
o Review relevant project documentation
o Assist in determining estimates for detailed project plan, work, tasks
o Complete work on time and with high quality
o Attend team meetings
o Report progress
o Report issues and risks
o Help resolve issues and mitigate risks