This unit applies to an individual who is clearly and solely responsible for the management and leadership of a complex project, either as an employee of an organisation or as an external consultant.

In the context of this unit a complex project is defined as a project which involves:

the need for a comprehensive and multi faceted project plan

the need for a formal internal or external communications strategy

a dedicated and diverse project budget

multiple administrative components

multiple operational components

a wide range of stakeholders

a project operations team.

The functions performed by a program manager to manage the integration of all functions of project management in a program or multiple project are addressed in BSBPMG601A Direct the integration of projects.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Manage integration of all functions of project management

1.1. Identify project stakeholders and their interests, with guidance of higher project authority

1.2. Analyse all project management functions with higher project authority and relevant stakeholders to determine achievable project objectives

1.3. Develop a project plan to integrate all project management functions to achieve outcomes and requirements for time, cost, quality and risk

1.4. Obtain endorsement of project plan by higher project authority

1.5. Establish designated mechanisms to control planned activity

2. Coordinate internal and external environments

2.1. Manage the project within an established internal working environment to ensure work is conducted effectively throughout the project

2.2. Maintain established links to align project objectives with organisation objectives throughout the project life cycle

2.3. Seek assistance, where necessary, from higher project authority to resolve conflicts which may negatively affect project objectives

3. Implement project activities throughout life cycle

3.1. Ensure agreed project phases, approval points and review points occur

3.2. Report progress against established project baselines to measure performance throughout the project life cycle

3.3. Implement established finalisation plans, procedures and activities

3.4. Identify and document integration management issues and recommended improvements, and pass on to higher project authority for application to future projects

Required skills

literacy skills to write project plans, progress reports and project communications

teamwork and communication skills to lead the project team and deal with stakeholders

time management skills to ensure priorities are addressed

planning and organising skills to manage the integration of project activities

Required knowledge

project life cycle

role and responsibilities of the project manager

project planning tools and techniques.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

development of project plans for multiple complex projects

details of how plans were monitored and outcomes were reported

knowledge of project life cycle.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to project documentation relevant to project integration

access to feedback from project stakeholders.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project integration and their application to different situations

analysis of responses addressing case studies and scenarios which present project integration management issues and problems

assessment of project reports and examples of project plans.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other units from the Diploma of Project Management.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

The nine project management functions are:

communications

cost

human resources

procurement and contracting

project integration

quality

risk

scope

time

Project plan may include:

covering document which integrates the requirements of the nine functions of project management using appropriate formats and procedures

single document

multiple documents

Internal working environment may include:

arrangement of project personnel and equipment

identity and differentiation of the project within the larger environment

personal working conditions

physical location of project

team dynamics

Finalisation plans, procedures and activities may include:

final audit/reconciliation

finalisation of account codes and other financial documentation

forwarding finalisation report to senior personnel

project evaluation

settling of financial liabilities

transferring of assets to client or originating owner

transition of responsibility/ownership of project deliverables/products

warranty requirements

Integration management issues and recommended improvements may include:

evaluation using established success and failure criteria

knowledge management

lessons learned

records

training programs

Unit sector

Management and Leadership - Project Management

This unit contains employability skills.