BICSI RTPM EXAM (Study for Telecommunication
Project Manager)
design and implementation/installation
Telecommunications project management (TPM) typically consists of two distinct
processes:
Design PM Tasks
Review expression of interest for client
Perform a user needs analysis
Perform site surveys and meet with client
Generate preliminary design submittals
Respond to/incorporate client comments
Prepare final bid documents/RFP and engineer's cost estimate
Issue final RFP package to client
Client makes RFP available to potential bidders
Implementation of TPM Project Flowchart
Review client RFP
Perform Site Survey
Organize and Submit Bid Questions
Organize and Submit Final Proposal
Client Awards Contract NTP
Contractor Mobilizes
Project Implementation
Project
Temporary endevour that has a definite beginning and end, whose end result is the
delivery of a product or service. Projects are governed by limits (constraints).
Project Constraints
Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, Risks, Safety, Technology, Stakeholders, Environment
Project Stakeholders
Sponsor
Portfolio Manager
Client
Sellers
Business Partner
Operations Manager
Functional Manager
Project Manager
Program Manager
Project Team Members
Manufacturer
Engineer
Government / Regulatory
Supplier
Vendor
Admin/ Clerical
,Supervisor
Other Trades
Consultant
Coworker
Customer
ICT Professional's Role is Affected By:
Current & future technology
Availability of resources
Complex equipment
Advanced tools
Constant refinement of standards
International, National, Regional and Local Codes
Intricate and evolvoing designs
Phases of a Project
Design
Bidding
Construction
Post-Construction
PM Tools
Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
Gantt - Schedule of activity, bar chart
Critical Path Management
Earned Value Management
TPM Steps
Developing a Plan
Implementing the Plan
Managing/ Tracking the Plan
Closeout the Project
TPM Knowledge Areas
Integration
Scope
Time
Cost
Quality
Human Resources
Communications
Risks
Procurement
Stakeholders
Human Resource Management
Personnel issues, engaging the right people to do the job, (trained, equipped,
motivated)
Project Safety
Scope Management
, Development of a scope statement, approved by client and compay
Scope statement defines type/ amount/ limits of the work to be performed
Scope is the fence around the project
Integration Management
Breaks up multiple small projects to one big project
One big project broken down to multiple small projects
Integration of subteams into project organization with integrated plan
Time Management
Time estimate and schedules
Integration of time schedules from various subteams and calculation of the critical path
of events on the project
Cost Management
Cost estimate and project budget
Quality Management
Detailed review of the design documentation throughout the project
If ICT completes build, include test results and workmanship
Client value Items
Communications Management
Scheduled meetings and the use of electronic media
War room - to post schedule and project results on a whiteboard
Risk Management
Injury
Professional damage
Scheduling conflicts
Errors & omissions
Cost risks
When should the risk management plan be completed?
Before a company submits a proposal
Stakeholder Management
Identify all internal/ external stakeholders
Whose job is it to integrate and mitigate the influence and interests of each
stakeholder
Project Manager
Procurement Management
Procurement of resources outside of the team, (materials & subcontractors)
Client Needs Assessment
Starts with a meeting with the client to evaluate their needs
ICT Professional must understand:
Industry, Business, Technology and Strategic plans
ICT Professional should understand:
Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
Developing a Project Plan by Answering Questions
Lessons Learned from previous projects
What needs done (SOW)
Project Manager)
design and implementation/installation
Telecommunications project management (TPM) typically consists of two distinct
processes:
Design PM Tasks
Review expression of interest for client
Perform a user needs analysis
Perform site surveys and meet with client
Generate preliminary design submittals
Respond to/incorporate client comments
Prepare final bid documents/RFP and engineer's cost estimate
Issue final RFP package to client
Client makes RFP available to potential bidders
Implementation of TPM Project Flowchart
Review client RFP
Perform Site Survey
Organize and Submit Bid Questions
Organize and Submit Final Proposal
Client Awards Contract NTP
Contractor Mobilizes
Project Implementation
Project
Temporary endevour that has a definite beginning and end, whose end result is the
delivery of a product or service. Projects are governed by limits (constraints).
Project Constraints
Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, Risks, Safety, Technology, Stakeholders, Environment
Project Stakeholders
Sponsor
Portfolio Manager
Client
Sellers
Business Partner
Operations Manager
Functional Manager
Project Manager
Program Manager
Project Team Members
Manufacturer
Engineer
Government / Regulatory
Supplier
Vendor
Admin/ Clerical
,Supervisor
Other Trades
Consultant
Coworker
Customer
ICT Professional's Role is Affected By:
Current & future technology
Availability of resources
Complex equipment
Advanced tools
Constant refinement of standards
International, National, Regional and Local Codes
Intricate and evolvoing designs
Phases of a Project
Design
Bidding
Construction
Post-Construction
PM Tools
Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
Gantt - Schedule of activity, bar chart
Critical Path Management
Earned Value Management
TPM Steps
Developing a Plan
Implementing the Plan
Managing/ Tracking the Plan
Closeout the Project
TPM Knowledge Areas
Integration
Scope
Time
Cost
Quality
Human Resources
Communications
Risks
Procurement
Stakeholders
Human Resource Management
Personnel issues, engaging the right people to do the job, (trained, equipped,
motivated)
Project Safety
Scope Management
, Development of a scope statement, approved by client and compay
Scope statement defines type/ amount/ limits of the work to be performed
Scope is the fence around the project
Integration Management
Breaks up multiple small projects to one big project
One big project broken down to multiple small projects
Integration of subteams into project organization with integrated plan
Time Management
Time estimate and schedules
Integration of time schedules from various subteams and calculation of the critical path
of events on the project
Cost Management
Cost estimate and project budget
Quality Management
Detailed review of the design documentation throughout the project
If ICT completes build, include test results and workmanship
Client value Items
Communications Management
Scheduled meetings and the use of electronic media
War room - to post schedule and project results on a whiteboard
Risk Management
Injury
Professional damage
Scheduling conflicts
Errors & omissions
Cost risks
When should the risk management plan be completed?
Before a company submits a proposal
Stakeholder Management
Identify all internal/ external stakeholders
Whose job is it to integrate and mitigate the influence and interests of each
stakeholder
Project Manager
Procurement Management
Procurement of resources outside of the team, (materials & subcontractors)
Client Needs Assessment
Starts with a meeting with the client to evaluate their needs
ICT Professional must understand:
Industry, Business, Technology and Strategic plans
ICT Professional should understand:
Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
Developing a Project Plan by Answering Questions
Lessons Learned from previous projects
What needs done (SOW)
