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To download template, click here: Scope Statement Template

To see a completed example, click here: Scope Statement Example

Why develop a scope statement?   

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What to Include:

1. Project Name
2. Document Version
3. Document Revision history
4. Project Overview
   1. Project Manager
   2. Chief sponsor: The individual accountable for the benefits of the project, removal of obstacles, approval of scope, project plan and changes
   3. Business Owner: Business representative, responsible for implementation on the business side, and subject matter expert
   4. Project Description: Provide a detailed description of the project.
      • Goals
      • Justification
      , including goals and justification
   5. Assumptions/Constraints (Risks)/Dependencies
   6. Success Criteria
5. Project Scope
   1. What is In scope- : Describe items that the project will address. Project objectives should be quantifiable and measurable.
   2.  OutWhat is Out-of-Scope- : Describe any items that the project will not address.
6. Scope Document Sign-Off: Usually provided by Sponsor and/or key business owner(s)