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Project plan template, built for delivery

Define scope, mitigate risks, and align your steering committee, with a structured framework designed to secure total buy-in.
  • Kick off your project with clarity and alignment
  • Avoid endless meetings and moving targets
  • Align with the project sponsor on main aspects of the project
  • Show your stakeholders that you’ve got it under control

CREATED BY

Amaury Chardon Founder of New-Commerce.com The digital transformation agency
Format: Editable MS Word (.docx) • English
THE CHALLENGE

Most digital projects don’t fail during execution. They fail at the framing stage

Ambiguous objectives, undefined scope and misaligned stakeholders are the silent killers of transformation. Without a structured definition from Day 1, you aren’t managing a project, you’re managing chaos. This template forces the hard conversations before the budget kicks off.

What’s inside

A complete project planning

Strategic Framing

Move beyond generic goals. The template guides you to define the Context and Current Pain Points versus the Desired State. You don’t just list tasks; you define Project Objectives linked to 3 measurable KPIs to prove ROI at the finish line

Governance & Resources

Stop fighting for capacity. Clearly identify your Project Sponsor
and map out your team with precise Allocated Workload percentages. Whether it’s a “Legal expert” at 10% or a “Product owner” at 50%, you secure the resources you need in

Control & Risk

Avoid scope creep before it starts. The dedicated Scope section forces you to explicitly list what is “In scope” versus “Out of scope” (Geographies, Segments, Business lines). Plus, a built-in Risk Matrix helps you assess probability and impact, ensuring you have a Mitigation Plan ready for every scenario.

How it works

From download to insight in 15 minutes

  • Download the editable Word file (.docx)
  • Fill in the “Context” and “Scope” sections using the prompts
  • Assign resources and define the governance structure
  • Present the “One-Pager” view to your Sponsor for immediate sign-off
WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for digital leaders who need clarity, fast

  • Digital project managers
  • Consultants
  • Transformation leaders
  • Product managers, PMOs, Project managers…

Common questions

Yes. No credit card, no hidden fees, no trial period. Download and use it immediately.

Excel (.xlsx). It also works perfectly in Google Sheets and Apple Numbers.

Most executives complete the assessment in 10-15 minutes. The radar chart generates automatically.

Absolutely. The framework is fully editable—adjust criteria, scoring, and benchmarks to fit your context.

From “Draft” to “Delivery”

This isn’t just a Word document. It is a governance tool designed to align the entire company—from the Project Sponsor to the delivery team

Download the template