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Project Charter Template
A template for project charters that ensure alignment before execution.
What's included
- Project Definition
- Problem statement
- Objectives
- Scope definition
- Out of scope
- Stakeholders
- Sponsor
- Project team
- RACI matrix
- Approach
- High-level approach
- Timeline
- Key milestones
- Success criteria
- Risks and Dependencies
- Initial risk assessment
- Dependencies
- Assumptions
Best used when
- Starting new projects
- Aligning stakeholders
- Securing project approval
- Preventing scope creep
Why this is Gold
Projects fail from poor definition. This charter ensures clarity from the start.
The template
The Template
PROJECT CHARTER
Charter Template
PROJECT CHARTER
PROJECT NAME: _______________
Date: _______________
Version: _______________
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR: _______________
PROJECT MANAGER: _______________
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
[What problem does this project solve?]
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
| Objective | Metric | Target |
|-----------|--------|--------|
| | | |
| | | |
IN SCOPE:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
OUT OF SCOPE:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
KEY MILESTONES:
| Milestone | Target Date |
|-----------|-------------|
| Project kick-off | |
| | |
| | |
| Project close | |
INITIAL RISKS:
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|--------|------------|
| | ☐ H ☐ M ☐ L | |
| | ☐ H ☐ M ☐ L | |
APPROVALS:
Sponsor: _______________ Date: _____
PM: _______________ Date: _____
RACI Matrix Template
| Activity | Sponsor | PM | Team | Stakeholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approve scope | A | R | C | I |
| Daily decisions | I | A | R | I |
| Budget approval | A | R | I | I |
| Deliverables | I | A | R | C |
R=Responsible, A=Accountable, C=Consulted, I=Informed
Frequently asked questions
What is the Project Charter Template?
A template for project charters that ensure alignment before execution.
Who is the Project Charter Template for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Project Management. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Project Charter Template take to use?
It saves roughly 15+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the template to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Project Charter Template free?
Yes. You can read the full template and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Project Charter Template?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the template to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.