1.4 Mandatory dependencies are dependencies that are inherent to the work done. D- Discretionary dependencies are dependencies defined by the project management team. This may also encompass particular approaches because a specific sequence of activities is preferred, but not mandatory in the project life cycle. E-External dependencies are dependencies that involve a relationship between project activities and activities such as purchasing/procurement M,D,E 1 Project Certification Committee (PCC) and M, E Technical approval. Architecture Review Committee (TARC) 2 The amended contract for development needs to be M, E approved before the work can continue 3 Acceptance by the US Department of Education’s M, E Office of Rights of compliance with ADA and Section 508 based upon the report from the approved, independent, third-party vendor. 1.5 ASSUMPTIONS 1 This project will through TARC and PCC in a timely manner with the required approvals. 2 Stakeholders remain fully engaged through the life cycle of the project. 3 Decisions on particular issues requiring approval will be made timely. 1.6 Risk 1 Probability: Medium Impact: Medium Description – Inexperienced Project Mitigation Strategy: PED-ITD is in the process of hiring an Manager experienced, PMP Certified Project Management Office Lead. Contingency Plan: Staff Augmentation to bring in certified Project Manager to augment the PMO staff until the Project Manager Lead is hired.
1.4 Mandatory dependencies are dependencies that are inherent to the work done. D- Discretionary dependencies are dependencies defined by the project management team. This may also encompass particular approaches because a specific sequence of activities is preferred, but not mandatory in the project life cycle. E-External dependencies are dependencies that involve a relationship between project activities and activities such as purchasing/procurement M,D,E 1 Project Certification Committee (PCC) and Technical Architecture Review Committee (TARC) approval. M, E 2 The amended contract for development needs to be approved before the work can continue M, E 3 Acceptance by the US Department of Education’s Office of Rights of compliance with ADA and Section 508 based upon the report from the approved, independent, third-party vendor. M, E 1.5 ASSUMPTIONS 1 This project will through TARC and PCC in a timely manner with the required approvals. 2 Stakeholders remain fully engaged through the life cycle of the project. 3 Decisions on particular issues requiring approval will be made timely. 1.6 Risk 1 Description – Inexperienced Project Manager Probability: Medium Impact: Medium Mitigation Strategy: PED-ITD is in the process of hiring an experienced, PMP Certified Project Management Office Lead. Contingency Plan: Staff Augmentation to bring in certified Project Manager to augment the PMO staff until the Project Manager Lead is hired.