Reference no: EM132371894 , Length: 2000 words
Network Project Management
Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping) The purpose of this assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project, establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. Furthermore, analyse project issues, conduct post- project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects. It addresses the following learning outcomes:
b. demonstrate project leadership skills; identify and assess risk in designing, executing a major project;
c. critically reflect on current project management ethics, research, and theory and practice;
d. lead and manage projects effectively through planning, leadership, monitoring, teamwork, and global awareness;
Purpose of the Assessment:
The purpose of this assignment is to:
1. Develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project,
2. Establish project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project.
3. Analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make key recommendations for improvements
Assignment Description
In this assessment task, you will develop a project proposal for the major project assignment as a team of 3-4 members. Proposal template will be available on Moodle. The project must be selected from the networking, telecommunication or related Information Technology (IT) area.
Your topic should be clear and succinct. Research on existing or emerging technologies in your selected area. It is the responsibility of the whole group to select a project topic that fits well with group's research interest.
The project duration should be 12 Months or more. Before starting, seek approval for the proposed project from your laboratory tutor. Address all stages of Project Management as outlined in the unit. A suitable project management software (e.g. MS Project 2016) must be used. The project report should include all phases of a project life cycle, i.e. Initiating, Planning, Executing and Closing. Project Management Plan helps the management team to maintain a constant focus towards delivering the project in accordance with the customer needs and expectations.
The following points must be considered in writing the project proposal report.
• Students are expected to show evidence of self-directed reading and research using credible resources including, but not limited to their prescribed text.
• The assignment will be marked on the basis of depth of analysis, research, references and integration of all aspects of project management.
• Assessment will be on the basis of the realistic nature of the project and how well it is presented in writing.
• The final document should be written in Business English in a report format; in a form that would be consistent with the details of the chosen project.
• The timeline, the budget and the quality of the work must be realistic, justifiable and sufficiently attractive to win a tender for a real project.
Project report requirements:
Form a team of 3-4 members and work as a team to complete the chosen project. Have regular project meetings and include the Minutes of each meeting as appendix at the end of your proposal report.
The project report must cover at least the following aspects:
• A clear outline of the project including title, start and end date, goals and objectives, etc.
• Project requirements (both functional and non-functional)
• Project team members (title, skills/expertise, not names!)
Project report headings:
Project report must be presented using the following headings:
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Heading: What and how to present.
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Marks
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1
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Project scope: Clear, including exclusions.
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5
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2
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): following the scope.
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10
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3
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Estimated time-line: well related to the WBS.
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5
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4
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Resources needed: well related to the WBS.
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10
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5
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Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams
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10
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6
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Estimated cost: well related to the WBS.
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5
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7
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Quality plan: What, why and how to achieve it.
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5
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8
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Stakeholder analysis: as a matrix of important aspects.
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5
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9
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Communications plan: as a matrix of important aspects.
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5
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10
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Risks management plan: as a matrix of important risks.
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10
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11
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Ethical issues analysis: using PMI guidelines.
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10
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12
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Project deployment plan: as realistic as possible.
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5
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13
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How to crash the total project duration by 2 weeks.
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5
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14
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Project Signoff: a formal document on a separate page.
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5
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15
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Post project review: including lessons learnt.
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5
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TOTAL
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100
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Submission guidelines:
The report should have a consistent, professional, and well-organized structure. Stick to the word limit (1800-2000 Words) and include snapshots of relevant project management diagrams you created on Microsoft Project 2016 (example, Gantt chart, WBS)
1. The report should include the following:
• A cover page listing students name and ID, tutor name, and Assignment-2 as title.
• The report must include all sections listed in the Marking Criteria, with appropriate heading and sub-headings to create a well-presented and readable repot.
• Reference sources, cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list.
Attachment:- Network Project Management.rar