Vocational Scenario 2:
You are an Assistant Project Manager at a prominent technology firm specializing in the information technology sector. The company has recently secured a major contract to launch a project for a new client entering the market. Your task is to develop a Project Management Plan (PMP) for this business project using both primary and secondary research methods.
In this context, you will need to employ primary research by conducting discussions with key stakeholders, such as client representatives, to collect their expectations, objectives, and detailed requirements for the project. You will also facilitate focus groups to grasp the target audience’s preferences and perspectives, ensuring the project’s resonance effectively.
At the same time, you will utilize additional research methods to examine industry trends, competitor strategies, and relevant market data. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the project’s scope, enabling you to position the client effectively and identify potential challenges and opportunities.
Your responsibility is to combine insights from both primary and secondary research into a well-structured Project Management Plan. This plan should detail the project’s scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budget, and risk management strategies. By effectively merging these research approaches, you will ensure that the project is aligned with the client’s vision and takes into account broader business dynamics, leading to a successful project Outcome:
ROLE: PREPARING FOR THE PROJECT
As the Assistant Project Manager, your responsibility is to create a Project Management Plan (PMP) for a business project, using a combination of primary and secondary research methods.
Present your findings to the Directors in a written report. Your report must
Provide background to the Project supported by relevant literature
Clearly state an aim created based on the topic that you have chosen for your project and three objectives based on this aim for the project. (4) To meet the stated aims and objectives of the project, create a project management plan (PMP) that covers:
Deliverables
Quality
Risk
Communication,
Resources
and research methods
Apply the following tools to provide timeframes and stages for completion of the project (5)
A work breakdown structure(WBS) and Gantt chart
Your report may include justifications of your choices made in the design of the PMP for successfully achieving the aim and objectives of the chosen project for your organisation.
LO3 Implement the Project Management Plan (PMP) to communicate results from the research and make conclusions from the evidence of findings
Word Limit: (500-1000)
Transferable Skills
The ability to analyse and interpret facts
The ability to determine the cause of a problem and identify and select appropriate solutions
Tools and techniques for data Analysis, and Interpretation of data
