Project Charter
<Project Name>
PROJECT CHARTER
Project Sponsor……………. Name, Title, Unit, Contact Information
Client…………………………. Name, Title, Unit, Contact Information
Project Manager……….…. Name, Title, Unit, Contact Information
Business Need
(A brief, high level description of problem or need.)
Description
(High level description of solution (project).)
Budget
(High level or rough order of magnitude estimate of costs required to complete the project work. These
estimates will be refined as a result of the detailed scope definition and project planning.)
 Estimated Project Budget

Estimated Recurring Operational Budget (for 5 years)
Schedule
(High level timeline to complete the project work. Start and end dates or number of weeks/months is
acceptable. Also indicate any date constraints.)
Stakeholders
(Identify the people or organizations with an interest in the project execution and/or deliverables.)
Stakeholder
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<Project Name>
Objectives
(Identify the objectives of the project.)
Preliminary Scope
(Identify a high level description of what the project will produce.)
The project will include:
The project will not include:
Constraints
(Identify any constraints to produce the deliverables known at this time.)
Charter Approval
Signing of this document formally recognizes the project defined herein and authorizes the assigned
project lead/manager to move forward with project planning.
Prepared By:
Date:
Name
Project Manager/Lead, Location
Approved By:
Date:
Name
Project Management Office, ITS
Approved By:
Date:
Name
Title, Role in Project
(Electronic signature is acceptable. Format of electronic signature: //First Name Last Name//)
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