A project scope statement is a detailed document which describes the project scope: the project deliverables, acceptance criteria, exclusions, assumptions, and constraints. It describes, in detail, the project deliverables thereby documenting the entire project scope. stakeholdermap.com
The scope statement is a vital document that enables the project team to complete detailed planning, scheduling, and control the project during the project life-cycle. It needs to be detailed because it provides a baseline which the project manager can use to determine whether a change request is in scope.
The statement derives information from the Project Charter, and requirements documentation. Its creation is guided by the Scope Management plan, and it may also be impacted by the assumptions documented in the Assumption Log and by the risk register.
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Describe or list the scope of the project. This should be the overall scope - the scope for each deliverable will be provided separately.
Example 1
Implement a SaaS Customer Relationship Management solution using out of the box configuration and all core modules (listed below). Deliver within by 6 months to 500 call – center agents and 2000 + end users. English language rollout in the 6 EMEA call – center locations.
Example 2
Build an eco-tree house custom build provided by EcoTree Living. X by x metres with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living space, shower and compost toilet. Tree house to be off grid using solar and wind power with back up generator. Full insulation for year-round living with wood burning stove.
