How do you write a project charter example

Question

Since I'm new to a project management, I found it challeging writing a project charter. It is really confusing me in how to understand the main components, including objectives, scope, and stakeholders, properly structured. So, I need a clear example to ensure that my well-organized project charter sets up a solid foundation for the project.

Answer 1

A project charter is a short document used in project planning to emphasize project objectives and scope and obtain approval from key project stakeholders.

Project Charter Example

Project Charter: Website Redesign for ABC Corporation

Purpose

Redesign ABC Corporation’s website to improve user experience, increase engagement, and enhance digital presence.

Objectives

• Improve usability and mobile responsiveness.
• Boost engagement by 30% within six months.
• Increase organic traffic by 20% with SEO improvements.

Scope

• Redesign key pages: Home, Services, Blog, Contact.
• Implement a new CMS, optimize for SEO, and ensure mobile-friendliness.
• Out of Scope: Content creation and API development.

Milestones

1. Planning: Month 1
2. Design: Month 2
3. Development: Months 3-4
4. Testing: Month 5
5. Launch: Month 6

Budget:

Estimated at $50,000.

Timeline:

Start Date: Jan 1, 2024

End Date: Jun 30, 2024

Key Stakeholders

• Sponsor: ABC Corp Executive Team
• Project Team: Project Manager, Designer, Developer, SEO Specialist

Risks

• Budget overrun due to added features
• Timeline delays due to resource availability

Success Criteria

• 30% engagement increase post-launch
• 20% organic traffic increase
• Positive user feedback on usability

Approvals

Project Sponsor Approval: _____________________ 
Project Manager Approval: _____________________