PROJECT CHARTER Overview: This course project introduces an opportunity to explore the entire project stages (from inception to closing) facilitated by the well-known Project Management Group Processes (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure) as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide. Two Project Options: 1. Data Center Transformation – to complete a migration strategy/plan to complete the following two tasks: a. On-Premise Transformation b. Infrastructure And Application Migration to The Cloud 2. Pick your own project: a. Students will have the option to also choose their own project – project scope will need to be approved by the course instructor. Background: As you progress through the weekly materials in the course, you will apply the key principles and knowledge areas (Scope, cost, schedule, quality, resources, risk management, procurement, communication, and stakeholder management) to your project. You will use Microsoft Project software to track the entire project management plan (PMP), develop the schedule, and track the overall progress of the project. As the project manager (PM) for a medium-scale project, you will apply fundamental principles and best practices to conduct your project from inception to closing. Each assignment provides further detail. Known Scope: The project will address client’s needs to upgrade their 3 existing legacy data centers and migrate eligible applications to the Cloud: - Total of 3 primary data centers (2 for Production and 1 for Disaster Recovery) - All 3 data centers share redundant WAN circuits (2 MPLS and 1 Point-2Point) for users and data traffic - Client has a total of 145 enterprise applications and 1350 servers: o 450 Windows Servers o 550 Unix Servers o 350 ESX, VMWare, and legacy AIX servers - Allowed project budget is $1.5 Million with a $150K for contingencies - The client is open to the top 3 Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) - You have the ability to assemble your team - Stakeholders are also open to your specific and project needs (define their roles and responsibilities as you see them fit) - All 3 Data centers are in the United States – the DR DC must be on a different State for recovery purposes Requirements: - Meet the weekly assignments’ requirements (total of 4 assignments to complete the entire project) within the 8 weeks duration of the course. - You will be assigned as the main PM for the project, where you will own the entire project - Your course instructor will act at the project sponsor – can address all your questions and concerns and will provide you feedback during the weekly assignments submissions. - The project will include internal and external stakeholders, vendors, team members, and contractors. - A well-defined project charter must be approved by course instructor by end of week two. - Your final project management plan, as well as the weekly submissions, must adhere to the following formatting requirements: a. APA version 7 is the required format for the entire paper. b. Turnitin tool Weekly Assignment - Structure: Week 2 - Project Charter: At the end of week two, you are to create and submit the project charter. This is the first official document to be reviewed and approved by the project sponsor. The project charter will include the following components: - High-level project scope - High-level project requirements - Business needs - Early estimation and forecasted cost - Stakeholder analysis (roles and responsibilities) - High-level Communication plan - High-Level Resource plan - Early risk indications

Please read the article Implementing Federal Elections on a Weekend and work on the following items. Risk Register in Excel (it should cover the Risk identification, probability, impact, response, and monitoring and control processes.) Background and Scope of the Project (word document)Risk, Quality & Procurement Management Plans (word document)Approach & Assumptions Used During the Risk, Quality & Procurement Management Processes (word document) Your group has been hired as a management consulting firm for your client (the case). Your client asks that you assist them with their project. They need you to help them with the risks on their project. To complete this assignment, perform a critical analysis of the case study based on the information above. Do not state what is merely in the case, use the concepts learned from the course, additional information and the group’s experience to address the issues above. Cite references where appropriate, include a title page with the name of your case, author, group members and date and include a section for each of the topics above (word documents). Above word document should be about 8 pages long double space.

IntroductionA case study analysis requires that you investigate a business problem, examine the possible and/or alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting evidence.Read and examine the case carefully.Focus on the issues/problems.Brainstorm possible solutions or changes that need to be made.Select the best solution with reasoning.Unit Learning OutcomesAnalyze theories of motivation (CLO 2).Differentiate leadership styles (CLO 2).Assess your leadership style in various contexts (CLO 1).Case Summary - 3.2 Leading the Robotics TeamAnders Dahlgren is the mentor for a high school robotics team consisting of 15 students, ranging from freshman to seniors, with 14 of the 15 students being male, and 1 student being female. Anders is responsible for assigning a mentor to the team, and overseeing the students who are divided into two groups, mechanical, the group that designs and builds the robot, and programming, the group that designs the code that tells the robot how to complete its tasks. Anders is considering three different members of the team to be the captain.The first student, Pria, is a junior, the only female on the team, and is a programmer. She is described as very serious and talented, but also organized and rigid. She sticks to a developed schedule and deadlines and is willing to offer solutions for the other programming group members when there is a problem or obstacle. A barrier she faces is that some of the group members from both the mechanical and programming team consider her to be bossy and have stressed them out with deadlines and rigidity.The next student, Justin, is a member of the mechanical group. He is sociable and likeable, and is more hands-on in his approach, and is willing to attempt to try to find a solution by doing other than scheduling or planning. Anders notes that Justin is creative as a leader, but that if parameters and goals aren’t established, the entire session can become chaotic very quickly.The final student, Jerome, has been a member of the programming team for four years, now a senior, and is quiet, respectable, and polite. He is known for being someone that listens to the input of others and considers their ideas even if he does not agree with them, as it allows for all members to be a part of the learning process. The criticism of Jerome is that his leadership style “often slows down progress” and it has, at times, caused them to scrap their project and start over. When asked by Anders why he isn’t more assertive, Jerome defends the process of learning, and not following orders from someone else.DirectionsRead the full case study in the textbook: Case 3.2 - Leading the Robotics Team.Answer the case study discussion questions.Submit your work for review. Case Study QuestionsHow would you describe the individual leadership styles of Pria, Justin, and Jerome?Based on the assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y, how would you describe Pria, Justin, and Jerome’s philosophy of leadership?Do you think a democratic leader would be as effective as an authoritarian leader in this competitive situation? Why or why not?Case Study RequirementsFull points will be earned if the case study(s):responds to every aspect of the assignmentcontains fully developed answersdisplays a familiarity with the related materials and topics being referencedExhibit the ability to apply the related concepts to the case study.Each question warrants a response that is well developed and is well-formatted.At least one page in length, typed, and double spaced.All cited material must include both internal citations and a complete reference list at the end of the paper.Due DateSubmit by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, CT. RubricCase Study RubricCase Study RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues or Problems10.0 ptsExcellentIdentifies and understands the main issues in the case study.9.0 ptsProficientIdentifies and understands most of the main issues in the case study.7.0 ptsSufficientIdentifies and understands some of the main issues in the case study.5.0 ptsDevelopingIdentifies and understands few of the main issues in the case study.3.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDoes not clearly identify main issues in the case study.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch and Review10.0 ptsExcellentExcellent research with clearly documented associations and links between problems or questions and key course concepts.9.0 ptsProficientSatisfactory research with documented associations and links between problems or questions and key course concepts.7.0 ptsSufficientLimited research with documented associations between problems or questions and key course concepts.5.0 ptsDevelopingIncomplete research with documented associations between problems or questions and key course concepts.3.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryLittle or no research with documented associations between problems or questions and key course concepts.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Solution Options10.0 ptsExcellentInsightful and thorough analysis of all the key issues. Alternative solutions/options cover all the key issues with descriptive well-reasoned and logical discussion.9.0 ptsProficientInsightful and thorough analysis of most all the key issues. Alternative solutions/options cover most the key issues with well-thought out reasoning and logical discussion.7.0 ptsSufficientInsightful and thorough analysis of some of the key issues. Alternative solutions/options cover some of the key issues with solid reasoning and discussion.5.0 ptsDevelopingDeveloping analysis of the some of the key issues. Further development is needed. Alternative solutions/options cover few of the key issues with minimal reasoning and discussion.3.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryIncomplete analysis of the key issues. Incomplete solutions/options without sound reasoning or discussion.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Organization Format10.0 ptsExcellentWriting is free of grammar and spelling errors. Clear, concise, and creative presentation of ideas. Organization is effective. Sources are identified and in APA format.9.0 ptsProficientWriting is mostly free of grammar and spelling errors. Most ideas are clearly presented. Organization is effective. Sources are identified and in APA format.7.0 ptsSufficientWriting contains several spelling or grammatical errors. Some ideas are clearly presented and organized. Sources are identified with errors in APA format.5.0 ptsDevelopingWriting contains many errors with grammatical mistakes. Ideas are difficult to follow. Sources are not identified or errors in APA format.3.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryErrors in grammar and spelling distract from the overall message. Ideas are incomplete. APA format was not used correctly.10.0 ptsTotal Points: 40.0PreviousNext