Execute Stage

Once the project plan is approved, a project can move into the execute stage. The execute stage is when the project team completes the tasks outlined in the project schedule, the project deliverables are completed and the project is implemented.  The execute stage is when the work defined in the project charter is performed to meet project objectives.  This stage involves coordinating people and resources, managing stakeholder expectations, as well as integrating and performing activities of the project according to the plan.

The stage concludes with the project deliverables achieved and accepted by the customer and sponsor.

Pre-Conditions

• Gate 3 complete
  • Project schedule and costs approved to proceed to delivery
  • Project Scorecard completed for Gate 3
• Resources (ITS and Non-ITS) are assigned and available to work on the rest of the project
• All required financial resources are committed and available.
• Contracts finalized and signed (if procurement required)

Key Activities

1. Conduct execute stage kick-off
2. Execute the project tasks
3. Maintain project communications
4. Manage quality of deliverables
5. Release product/service/result
6. Complete Gate 4 requirements
   • User Acceptance approved by project sponsor and business manager
   • Complete and submit project scorecard to PPO

Key Deliverables

1. User Acceptance Summary
2. Final product/service/result

 Additional Resources

1. Release Plan
2. Test Plan
3. User acceptance checklist

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