Project Consultation

Project Consultation

Please utilize this form to request a consultation to discuss a project that will require collaboration with the University IT Department.

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The temporary nature of projects indicates that a project has a definite beginning and end. The UNIT PMO “Project” Characteristics (for projects managed by the PMO):

Operates within constraints (time, budget, scope, quality)
Is temporary in nature, with a definite beginning and end
Creates something new or different
Has defined objectives and the need for a team or group of individuals working towards a common goal

Tier 1: Transformative - Transformative, Mission Critical Projects

Complex, high risk, and high uncertainty
Large / Medium sized projects
Cross Campus / Cross UNIT Departmental, with many concurrent work streams
Items that are mandated
Tight and unmovable deadlines

Tier 2: Transitional - Projects, Upgrades, Enhancements, or Improvements (College or Departmental)

Medium sized projects
Enhancements or improvements to existing services
Moderately complex, low/medium risk
Cross Departmental
Strict timelines with some flexibility in deadlines

Tier 3: Developmental - Small Cross Team Initiatives

Small project with low complexity/risk:
Hours: Greater than 20 total hours of effort; less than 80 hours of effort
Duration: Greater than 1 month; less than 3 months
Few cross departmental dependencies
Movable schedule / no strict deadlines

Tier 4: Operational - Small Inter Team Initiatives

Smaller, involving 1-2 internal team(s)
Hours: Less than 20 total hours of effort
Duration: Less than 1 month
Project work consists of low-risk tasks
No cross departmental dependencies
Movable schedule / no strict deadlines

Required Information

Project Name*

Description*

Please provide a description of the project including the following: the problem the project will address, the outcomes that will be achieved by the project and the justification for the project.

Business Justification*

Why is this needed?

Project Sponsor*

Drives, directs, manages, delivers.

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Project Requestor*

Email Address of the Person Requesting Project Services.

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Department Requesting the Project?*

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Additional Information

Project Type

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Project Classification (Project Tier)

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Bypass Project Consult & SLT Review?

For T3 and T4 projects only. This project does not require governance and has already been reviewed and approved. Bypass SLT review, and fast track the entry into the Book of Work.

SLT Bypass Comments*

Executive Sponsors

Guides, advocates, funds, resolves.

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Other Campus Partners/ Departments Involved

The targeted end users and impacted indivduals (Ex. Admissions, Enrollment, Colleges, Executive Departments)

Planned Project Start Date

Requested Completion Date

Expected Benefits/ Impact

Please detail the expected benefits from this project, including efficiency, compliance, student experience, cost savings, etc.

Funding Source

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Priority

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Urgency Justifications*

Please detail the urgency of this project, and the justification for the timeline (regulatory, compliance, operations, etc)