Marking the path and the pitfalls
Following a formal kick-off, the project manager creates and oversees the budget and scheduling including phase gates where client sign-off is required before the project proceeds further. During this stage we plan what will work and we consider what won’t. By anticipating potential problems and setbacks, we can manage them and the loss of valuable time and resources.
The PM also works closely with the client as well as all studio resources to draft the Project Requirement Document (PRD). More than just a plan or a list of deliverables, the PRD serves as an objective yet organic document that can grow and evolve with a project, but remain the standard against which the project is constantly measured. This ensures the project stays on course, the budget stays on target and that the final product meets and exceeds expectations.