You are a project manager in the water and sanitation department in Johannesburg. The suburb of Soweto has recently come into the spotlight due the lack of water reticulation in the southern part. Residents have approached the president of South Africa to voice their discontent. The president has met with the mayor of Johannesburg and indicated that the water infrastructure needs to be built and ready for service in six months’ time. There cannot be any slippage to the timeline, must deliver within budget, with the resources allocated and within the predetermined quality standards. As a project manager, your mandate is to work with all stakeholders to deliver or risk losing your job. Refer to the key characteristics of a project and relate them to your project. Appraise your project with the theory discussed and indicate how you will ensure project success.
You are a project manager in the water and sanitation department in Johannesburg. The suburb of Soweto has recently come into the spotlight due the lack of water reticulation in the southern part. Residents have approached the president of South Africa to voice their discontent. The president has met with the mayor of Johannesburg and indicated that the water infrastructure needs to be built and ready for service in six months’ time. There cannot be any slippage to the timeline, must deliver within budget, with the resources allocated and within the predetermined quality standards. As a project manager, your mandate is to work with all stakeholders to deliver or risk losing your job.
Refer to the key characteristics of a project and relate them to your project. Appraise your project with the theory discussed and indicate how you will ensure project success.
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