PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN

The project execution plan (PEP) is the governing document that establishes the means to execute,
monitor, and control projects. The plan serves as the main communication vehicle to ensure that
everyone is aware and knowledgeable of project objectives and how they will be accomplished.
PEP defines the project and describes planning, assumptions, constraints, roles, responsibilities,
authorities, management interactions, and interface management necessary to successfully execute the
project.
A Project Execution Plan is much more than a chart showing timescales. It is a document describing
how, when and by whom a specific target or set of targets is to be achieved. These targets will include the
projects products, timescales, costs, quality and benefits. It will do this by showing the major products,
activities and resources required for the project.
The plan is the primary agreement between office and the project leader and a preliminary plan should
be developed and approved based on Critical Decision.
The plan is a living document and should be updated to describe current and future processes and
procedures, such as integrating safety into the design process.
Project objectives are derived from the mission needs statement, and an integrated project team assists
in development of the PEP.
A Stage Plan is required for each management stage. It is similar to the PEP in content, but each
element is broken down to the level of detail required to be an adequate basis for day-to-day control by
the Project Manager.

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