PRINCE 2 Oracle Applications Projects Leveraging Prince 2

PRINCE 2 & Oracle Applications Projects 'Leveraging Prince 2 as the project management framework to ensure that the right projects are selected and implemented. With the correct level of control and oversight, but a minimum of administrative overhead on the project team. '

Presenter BIO and contact information. • colingwilson@gmail. com • (408) 335 -0571 • Since starting working on the Oracle ERP applications in 1995 I have completed Business Analyst, Project Management and IT Management roles on implementations, upgrades and custom module development.

Prince 2 • PRINCE 2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based method for effective project management. – Project Management Framework – http: //www. ogc. gov. uk/methods_prince_2. asp – Focuses on the Implementation phase of Project Management. (Conception, Feasibility, Operation and Termination not covered) – PRINCE 2 allows your business to focus on doing the right projects, at the right time, for the right reasons, by making the start of a project and its continued existence dependent on a valid ongoing business case.

Tools Used • Sharepoint – Document Libraries – Lists – Surveys • Powerpoint Templates (with embedded Excel templates).

Stage 1 – Startup (Short) • Project Brief – Project Objectives – Scope and Exclusions – Estimated Project Costs – Estimated Quantifiable Benefits – Intangible Project Benefits – Cost Benefit and ROI Estimates – Assumptions and Constraints • Approval Required to move to Initiate Stage.

Project Selection Criteria • ROI (Estimated Costs and Benefits over 5 years). • Drive Revenue Growth. • Configure Company to Deliver Maximum Profitability. • Drive Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. • Maintain a Secure, Compliant and Supportable IT Infrastructure.

Stage 2 - Initiate • Resources – Resources to complete the project are added to the Project Site. Resources are named employees and the % of time they will be allocated to the project is identified. • Plan – The plan is updated in MS Project, and also in the Sharepoint Milestones list which is displayed as Gantt Chart on the project site. • Approval required to move to the Delivery Stage.

Stage 3 Delivery • This is the major segment of the project, when • • • the project is executed. Most of the project deliverables will be completed during this phase. Concludes with the Project Release Plan. – Project Implementation Overview – User Acceptance Status – Implementation Risks and Mitigation – Change Management and Communication – Post Implementation Support – Additional Considerations Approval required for Go-Live and to move to close stage.

Stage 4 Close • Status of Project Issues • Status and Location of Project Documentation • Post Implementation Evaluation • Estimated Costs vs. Actuals • Lessons Learned

Next Steps for new Implementations • Obtain the relevant materials and/or take some training. Foundation training is required then you may take the Practitioner exams. • Select a Tool – – – Flexible Simple Scalable • Startup the project!!

Fit for Applications Projects • Adding New Modules • Customizations • Upgrades