Integrated Implementation Of Process Documentation Process Asset Library

Integrated Implementation Of Process Documentation, Process Asset Library, And Project Tailoring Raytheon Missile Systems Steve Lacy Manager III, Program Operations – Process and Tools November 19, 2003

Why IPDS @ RMS? • Corporate Process System – Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) – Established 1995 – Limited Adoption at Raytheon Missile Systems Facility • Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) Process System – IPDS@RMS – Tailored version of Corporate System – Integrated with Planning and Tailoring Systems – Released September 12, 2003 • RMS Pursuing CMMI Level 3 (Feb 03) 10/26/2021 Page 2

IPDS @ RMS Policies BD Program Planning, Management and Control Requirements & Architecture Product Design And Development PM System Integration, Verification & Validation ENG Production and Deployment PD Operations And Support Core Supporting Processes GUIDANCE Each CORE process represented by process flows, task descriptors, and storyboards. Combination of the six Core processes must be fully CMMI and ISO compliant. Methods O&S SU Storyboard CORE PROCESSES Business Strategy Planning/Execution Six CORE Tailored Processes Programs What processes will be used, modified, or added. What products will be included. Selection of appropriate methods. Methods help plan and execute tasks or sets of tasks. They describe preferred, discipline-specific ways of doing things. Enablers (e. g. , checklists, templates, tools, training, examples, etc. ) support both the Core and the Methods Page 3

System Requirements • Integrated PAL, Process Library (Storyboard), And Tailoring Architecture • Easy To Use (Web Based) • Facilitates Program Tailoring • Program Tailoring Process Yields Program Framework Artifacts (IMP/IMS, Master Phasing Schedule, Initial Program Schedule, SEMP, SDP, PMP, etc. ) Easy to Use Integrated Architecture that Supports Programs 10/26/2021 Page 4

Architecture Overview Corporate IPDS Task Descriptors Oracle Process Index Data Tailored Process Program Data Program IMP/IMS Cold. Fusion RMS Storyboard Process Maintenance Application Process Tailoring Application Tailoring Tool TD Index Process Asset Library 10/26/2021 Page 5

Storyboard Overview IPDS @ RMS Storyboard • Navigation • Stages • Program Management • Process Flowchart • Supporting Processes • Index Integration IPDS @ RMS Index • Roles (Admin, Maintenance, User) • Access (Process, Method Owner) • Descriptors (Task, Gate, Method, Enabler) • Descriptor Associations (Stage, Process / Method Owner, Sequence, Indent) 10/26/2021 Page 6

Storyboard Layout Navigation Stages Gate Index Process Flowchart Supporting Processes 10/26/2021 Page 7

Storyboard Navigation Link to overall Task / Gate Index Link to overall Method / Enabler Index Each lowest level white box task links to a filtered Task / Gate Index which includes the white box task and its subordinate tasks Link to Task / Gate Index for this Stage and this Supporting Process Link to Method / Enabler Index for this Stage 10/26/2021 Page 8

Storyboard Features • • Appealing Graphical User Interface Limited to 2 levels of Flow Graphics Linked to Index Listing at all Levels Standard Graphical Convention – White Box = Process – Shadowed White Box = Drill Down Graphic – Yellow Circle = Review – Gold Box = Gate • Gate Index View Accessible Within Each Stage Appealing, Simplified Presentation Of Process Documentation 10/26/2021 Page 9

Index Overview Filtered Views Linked to Source Data 10/26/2021 Page 10

Index Maintenance Single Application Supports Both Participants and Administrators 10/26/2021 Page 11

Process Index Key Features • • • Indentured/Outline View Of Processes And Methods Hyper-links To Source Data (IPDS Or PAL) Web Based Coldfusion/Oracle Application Single Tool For Process Administrator And Process Browser Integrated/Shared Database With Tailoring Tool Interactive Search/Filter Displays – Gate Views, Stage Views, Etc – Linked To White Boxes (Predefined Filter Views) Controlled Access To Process And Method Areas Single Descriptor Mapped To Multiple Locations Ability To Reorganize (Sort And Indent) Validation Of Url’s To Source Data Directory Services Login Based 10/26/2021 Page 12

PAL Overview 10/26/2021 Page 13

PAL Key Features • • • Docushare Based Organized Into A Hierarchy Of Collections Utilizing Docushare Security System Linked Directly To Storyboard Index Planned Migration To Corporate PAL In The Future 10/26/2021 Page 14

Planning & Tailoring Concept of Operations Step 1: Identify Gates Planning IMP Step 2: Define Events and Key Milestones Planning IMP Step 3: Select Process and Tasks from Storyboard v v Tailoring v Select appropriate methods Step 4: Integrate and Add Detail Program Plan IMP/IMS Tailoring is integral to building the program plan Page 15

Tailoring Process Flow • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Select Stages Select Gates Add Major Milestones/Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details 10/26/2021 Page 16

Add Program for Tailoring • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details 10/26/2021 Page 17

Add Team Members • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details 10/26/2021 Page 18

Define Approvers • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details 10/26/2021 Page 19

Define Stages, Gates, and Milestones • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details 10/26/2021 Page 20

Tailor Task Descriptors • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details Task Descriptors Accessed from Shared Database 10/26/2021 Page 21

Tailor Tasks and Methods • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details Screen shot of include, modify, omit 10/26/2021 Page 22

Tailoring Approval • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details • Automatic Email Request To Approver(s) • Dynamic Tailoring Reports Available – Filter On Modified, Omitted, Etc. • Online Approval Of Tailoring • Ability To Embed Approval Process Rules – Process Owner, Programmatic, Etc. 10/26/2021 Page 23

Export Tailoring to MS Project • • • Create Program Assign Approvers Add Stages Add Gates Add Major Milestones & Events Tailor Tasks Tailor Methods Submit for Approval Export to MS Project Plan Program Details Linked to Source Data 10/26/2021 Page 24

Tailoring Key Features • Web Based Friendly Interface • Integrated With Storyboard Index Database • Exports To MS Project File And Other Planning Tools • • • – Links To Source Information Embedded Ability To See Tailoring Of Previous Programs Ability To Control Admin And Access Per Roles Ability To Add Key Program Milestones Supports Multiple Iterations Accept, Modify, Omit TD’s And Methods Create New Task Descriptors Tailoring Approval – Auto Email System Gate And/Or Stage Based View Of Tailoring Enforces Rationale For Modify Or Omit Simple Tailoring Process with Direct Results 10/26/2021 Page 25

Current Status • Preparing for CMMI Level 3 Assessment (Feb 04) – Front Runner Programs Identified • Completed the Process Architecture (Sep 03) – Process Flow Depiction – Process Index Population – PAL Population • Tailoring Tool Initial Pilots – Tailoring Completed In Hours (Vs. Days) – Automated, Engaging, (Fun? ) – Positive Feedback From All Programs 10/26/2021 Page 26

Benefits of the Integrated Architecture • Integrated System – Individual Updates feed Multiple Systems i. e. - An update to a PAL Artifact is automatically available to Index, Storyboard, and Tailoring tool – Process System Initiates Program Plans • Enterprise Tailoring Tool and Database – Visibility To Commonly Omitted/Modified/Added Processes Trend Analysis – Integration Of Program Plans With Process Data Process Actual Cost – Centralized Library Of Program Tailoring Data Normalize Into Standard Pre-defined Templates Integrated Architecture is Foundation for CMMI Level 4 & beyond 10/26/2021 Page 27

Questions • Steve Lacy (jslacy@raytheon. com) 10/26/2021 Page 28

Backup Material 10/26/2021 Page 29

Tailoring Approval Email 10/26/2021 Page 30