This template provides a model of the information system in vendor specific terms and language in detail. Includes the specification for all tables and columns and foreign keys to identify relationships between tables. The physical data model may differ from the logical data model based on physical considerations.

      Physical Data Model Toolkit

This template provides a model of the application and the services provided in detail. Identifies the service components of the solution.

      Physical Service Model Toolkit

This template provides a model of the infrastructure requirements needed to host an application’s solution.

      Physical Technology Model Toolkit

A PIER is created at the completion of an IT project and describes the results of the project, including actual completion dates and costs, objectives achieved, lessons learned, and corrective actions for any objectives not achieved. The format of the PIER is dictated by OCIO. The PIER template and instructions may be accessed via the SIMM link found under External Links found on the Navigation Menu to your left.

      PIER Instructions

The Project Charter describes the purpose, expected outcomes, and high-level approach to the project. The charter is used to confirm expectations with the sponsor and stakeholders and to formally authorize the project.

      Project Charter Template
      Project Charter - small project

The Project Concept Statement is a brief statement summarizing the purpose, approach, necessary resources, risks, and impacts of a proposed project/initiative. Executive management uses the concept statement to determine if the proposed project/initiative can be successful based on current resource availability, skill sets and timelines. If approved, the concept statement is used to create the Project Charter.

      Project Concept Statement

The Master Project plan establishes how the project office will manage the project. It is the highest-level authority for project management under the project charter and is the document that ties all other project management documentation together.

      Master Project Management Plan

A chart depicting the organization of the project. Note that there are different ways to depict the organization, such as by function (e.g., administration, implementation, quality assurance), by hierarchy (e.g., sponsor, manager, leads, staff), and by staff classification (e.g., DPM, SSM, consultant, etc.).

      Functional Organization Chart

The Project Status Summary Reports vary in format and purpose, and are targeted to different stakeholder audiences. The importance of standardized reporting on project status is vital to project success and is therefore included as a placeholder for future improvements.

      Project Status Summary Report