This section covers the processes and practices involved in planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they meet objectives and stay on track.
Key Topics
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Communication
Benefitting Titles
- Program Managers
- Project Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Resource Managers
- Risk Managers
- Stakeholder Engagement Leads
This section details the early-stage activities in defining and refining the project concept, ensuring it aligns with goals and technical feasibility.
Key Topics
- Initial Requirements Analysis
- Feasibility Studies
- System Architecture Design
- Concept Validation
Benefitting Titles
- Systems Engineers
- Concept Development Leads
- Product Managers
- Technical Architects
- Requirements Analysts
- Innovation Research Leads
This section focuses on the strategies and methods used to assess system performance, functionality, and compliance with specified requirements through testing and evaluation processes.
Key Terms
- Test Planning and Procedures
- Performance Assessment
- System Verification and Validation
- Reporting and Documentation
Benefitting Titles
- Test Engineers
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Verification and Validation Engineers
- Performance Engineers
- Compliance Managers
- Systems Integrators
This section provides guidelines for managing vendor configurations, ensuring that all external components are properly specified, sourced, and integrated into the system.
Key Terms
- Vendor Selection Criteria
- Configuration Management
- Integration and Compatibility Testing
- Procurement and Documentation
Benefitting Titles
- Procurement Managers
- Vendor Relations Managers
- Configuration Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Integration Engineers
- Quality Control Managers
This section includes administrative processes that support overall project management and operational efficiency.
Key Topics
- Document Management
- Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Budget and Financial Tracking
- Meeting and Communication Protocols
Benefitting Titles
- Administrative Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Financial Analysts
- Documentation Specialists
- Program Support Staff
- Operations Managers