In Step 4, the predominant IPMC process groups are Executing and Controlling. (See Appendix B for a detailed discussion of the Executing and Controlling process groups.) At this point in the life cycle, the system that has been developed is being deployed. The System Deployment phase of the life cycle is the culmination of the conceptual planning, system design, and assembly efforts.

From the systems viewpoint the deployment tasks include training, hardware installation, system documentation reviews, customer feedback, and system effectiveness/verification reviews. From the project management viewpoint tasks include assessing the deployment schedule/WBS for detail and scope control; understanding deployment risks, cost and resource control (next to project planning, this can be the highest cost step of the project life cycle); insuring quality, communications and feedback management; and finally, collecting lessons learned and initiating closeout activities. Essentially, during the deployment step the project manager uses and updates management processes implemented during the earlier project steps.

 

Change management practices must track all modifications to the application, including the security concerns.  Significant changes require re-evaluation of the operating risks, security deliverables (such as the system security plan), FISMA survey, risk assessment, and security controls assessment.  These in turn may trigger a revision to the system’s C&A package.  See Appendix I for additional information.

 

The following is a summary listing of the significant project management activities and outputs for Step 4.

▲    Updated Project Plans

▲    Change Requests

▲    Monthly Performance Reports

 

The Responsibility Assignment Matrix below is provided as a “best practices” tool that the PM can adapt and fill out for the appropriate tasks and responsibilities of his or her project. For additional guidance, the PM should refer to the appendices of this guide and consult his or her Administration or Staff Office PMO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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