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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)
How will accidents be prevented (Safety Plan)
Who will affect or be affected (Stakeholder MGMT)
Who should participate in project plan (OBS)
Who performs each task (WBS)
When is each task performed (PERT, CPM, Gantt)
What is the Project Budget (EVM)
How will the quality be checked (Quality Plan)
How will risks be assessed (Risk plan)
How will communication be tracked (Comm MGMT)
Lessons Learned Questions
What went right/ wrong
What produced best results
What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
Corrective Action Plan
Should be developed for the purpose of continuous quality
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Invitation for a contractor to submit proposal for a service
What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm?
RFP
It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to the:
Project Manager's Legal Team
Parts of the RFP
Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
Correct Answers
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)
How will accidents be prevented (Safety Plan)
Who will affect or be affected (Stakeholder MGMT)
Who should participate in project plan (OBS)
Who performs each task (WBS)
When is each task performed (PERT, CPM, Gantt)
What is the Project Budget (EVM)
How will the quality be checked (Quality Plan)
How will risks be assessed (Risk plan)
How will communication be tracked (Comm MGMT)
Lessons Learned Questions
What went right/ wrong
What produced best results
What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
Corrective Action Plan
Should be developed for the purpose of continuous quality
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Invitation for a contractor to submit proposal for a service
What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm?
RFP
It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to the:
Project Manager's Legal Team
Parts of the RFP
Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
