Project Planning and Roadmapping

Kevin Toles

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About this service

Summary

I specialize in creating detailed project plans and roadmaps that align with your strategic goals. This includes defining project scope, timelines, key milestones, and resource allocation. Clients can expect comprehensive documentation and regular updates to ensure the project stays on track.

Process

1. Definition Stage

Objective: Establish alignment among business stakeholders, customers, product owners, and engineering teams.

Key Activities:

Identify and define the problems the project aims to solve.

Outline the expected benefits and metrics for success.

Clarify the project's goals, scope, budget, key stakeholders, and team members.

2. Feasibility Stage (Design Sprint)

Objective: Evaluate the project's viability and potential return on investment.

Key Activities:

Assess whether the project can be completed with available resources.

Determine the potential return on investment and whether it justifies pursuing the project.

Define high-level product, design, and technical boundaries.

Provide high-level effort estimates and identify risks, issues, and assumptions.

3. Kickoff Stage

Objective: Develop initial plans, goals, and responsibilities for the project team.

Key Activities:

Draft a high-level product roadmap.

Create low-fidelity user journey maps and mockups.

Provide a technical overview of architectural guidelines.

Identify internal and external dependencies.

Review and update risks, issues, and assumptions.

What's included

Problem and benefit statements
A document that clearly outlines the specific problems the project aims to address and the expected benefits of the proposed solution. It includes metrics and criteria to gauge the project's success.
Project goals and scope document
A comprehensive document detailing the project's objectives, scope, and limitations. It defines what the project will and will not include, along with an outline of the estimated budget and resources required.
Stakeholder and team member identification
A list of key stakeholders, including project sponsors, clients, and team members. This document identifies individuals and their roles, responsibilities, and level of influence or interest in the project.
Feasibility study report (if applicable)
An assessment report evaluating the project's viability, including technical, financial, and operational considerations. It outlines the project's potential return on investment and whether it is worth pursuing.
High-level product and design boundaries (if applicable)
A preliminary outline defining the major product features and design constraints. This document helps in setting clear expectations about what the product will deliver and the technical limitations.
Risk and issue log
A dynamic document that records potential risks and issues identified during the project initiation phase. It includes the likelihood and impact of each risk, along with mitigation strategies.
High-level product roadmap
A strategic plan that outlines the major phases, milestones, and timelines for the project's development. It serves as a guide for the project's direction and progression.
User journey maps and mockups (if applicable)
Visual representations that illustrate the user's experience with the product. These include low-fidelity mockups that provide a preliminary visualization of the product's interface and user interactions.
Technical architecture overview (if applicable)
A high-level document detailing the technical structure of the project, including the system architecture, technology stack, and integration points. It provides a blueprint for the technical implementation.
Dependency and risk management plans (if applicable)
A document outlining the project's internal and external dependencies, as well as strategies for managing risks. It includes plans for mitigating potential issues and ensuring project continuity.