A Project Management Process Area at Maturity Level 2

The purpose of Project Monitoring and Control (PMC) is to provide an understanding of the project’s progress so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken when the project’s performance deviates significantly from the plan.

A project’s documented plan is the basis for monitoring activities, communicating status, and taking corrective action. Progress is primarily determined by comparing actual work product and task attributes, effort, cost, and schedule to the plan at prescribed milestones or control levels in the project schedule or WBS. Appropriate visibility of progress enables timely corrective action to be taken when performance deviates significantly from the plan. A deviation is significant if, when left unresolved, it precludes the project from meeting its objectives.

The term “project plan” is used throughout this process area to refer to the overall plan for controlling the project.

When actual status deviates significantly from expected values, corrective actions are taken as appropriate. These actions can require replanning, which can include revising the original plan, establishing new agreements, or including additional mitigation activities in the current plan.

Refer to the Measurement and Analysis process area for more information about providing measurement results.

Refer to the Project Planning process area for more information about establishing and maintaining plans that define project activities.

Specific Goal and Practice Summary

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan

SP 1.1       Monitor Project Planning Parameters

SP 1.2       Monitor Commitments

SP 1.3       Monitor Project Risks

SP 1.4       Monitor Data Management

SP 1.5       Monitor Stakeholder Involvement

SP 1.6       Conduct Progress Reviews

SP 1.7       Conduct Milestone Reviews

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure

SP 2.1       Analyze Issues

SP 2.2       Take Corrective Action

SP 2.3       Manage Corrective Actions