The purpose of a Project Data Sheet (PDS) is in terms of scope, schedule and resources,
how a project will deliver on a Vision Statement, and is a single summary of key business
and quality objectives, product capabilities, and project management information. It is a
simple document with a powerful impact whose condensed format appeals to the entire project
community and constantly reminds them of the strategic aspects of the project.
The Project Data Sheet (PDS) is an integral part in the evolution of a project plan.
While the Vision Statement is an expansive view of what the product could become,
the Vision Statement limits product development to the current scope, schedule and
cost constraints.
The Project Data Sheet contains the following data elements:
Project Manager
Identify the Project Manager.
Product Manager
This is the product owner.
Executive Sponsor
Who sponsors the project and has the responsibility for the project plan and constraints.
Project Start Date
When did the project start?
Clients
List key clients and customers.
Client Benefits
Identify the major benefits the client has identified as the goals of the project.
Project Objective Statement
Provide a short and concise that identifies scope, schedule and cost information.
Performance Attributes
Identify performance and quality aspects of the product.
Trade-Off Matrix
For Scope, Schedule, Resources and Stability, identify whether the trade-off
value of each is Fixed, Flexible or Accept. In addition, identify the target for
each element.
Product Architecture
Provide a high level overview of the proposed product architecture
(e.g., Windows 10, SQL Server. HTML, CSS, .NET, etc.)
Scroll down to the Agile Project Data Sheet example below.