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Project Charter
The one-page agreement that authorizes a project: why it exists, what’s in and out, who owns it, and how success is judged.
Project Charter: [Project name]
Sponsor [Name] · Project lead [Name] · Date [ ] · Version [1.0]
Purpose & business case
[Why this project exists and the value it creates. The problem or opportunity in one short paragraph.]
Objectives (SMART)
- [Specific, measurable objective 1]
- [Objective 2]
Scope
| In scope | Out of scope |
|---|---|
| [ ] | [ ] |
Key deliverables & milestones
| Milestone / deliverable | Target date |
|---|---|
| [ ] | [ ] |
| [ ] | [ ] |
Stakeholders & roles
| Name | Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Sponsor | Funds, removes blockers, final sign-off |
| [ ] | Project lead | Day-to-day delivery |
Success criteria
[How we’ll know it worked — the measurable outcomes at close.]
Assumptions, constraints & key risks
- Assumption: [ ]
- Constraint: [budget / time / resource]
- Risk: [risk — and how it will be managed]
Budget & governance
Approved budget: [amount]. Decisions above [threshold] escalate to the sponsor. Status cadence: [weekly].
Sponsor — approval & date
Project lead — date