Asset Management Project Management Manual - Version 3 - Professional governance, delivery and process guide

Sep 12, 2026

Asset Management Project Management Manual (Version 3) provides a governance and delivery framework for the City of Winnipeg’s internal project work and for parties engaged to represent the City. It clarifies how the Asset Management-Management System (AMMS) is organized through related governance documents, notes sections that are planned for future development, and explains how to use the manual. The guide establishes project management disciplines, roles, and planning and initiation process groups, including initiating approvals, stakeholder work, charter development, and project delivery planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages264

Reading Time1 h 32 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.2 Purpose of the Project Management Manual (PMM)

1.3 How to use the PMM

1.4 Structure of the PMM

1.5 Documentation Requirements/Scaling the PMM

1.6 The Portfolio, Program, Project Management and Change Management Disciplines

1.7 Other Key Disciplines

1.8 Integration with the Asset Management-Management System

1.9 Change Management

1.10 Public Engagement

2 Project Management Governance

2.1 Policies

2.2 Administrative Standards

2.3 Organizational Governance

3 The Project Delivery Framework

3.1 The Project Delivery Framework

3.2 The Project Delivery Framework Integration

3.3 Project Management Themes

4 Initiating Process Group

4.1 Acquire Project or Phase Approval

4.2 Identify Project Sponsor, Manager and Key Stakeholders

4.2.1 Assign a Project Sponsor

4.2.2 Assign a Project Manager

4.2.3 Determination of Committee Requirements

4.2.4 Establish the Project Advisory Committee

4.2.5 Stakeholder Assessment

4.2.6 Update Stakeholder Assessment

4.3 Develop Project Charter

4.4 Starting a New Phase of the Project

5 Planning Process Group

5.1 Develop Project Delivery Plan (PDP)

5.2 Plan Scope

5.2.1 Define Scope

5.2.2 Gather Requirements (Future)

Asset Management Project Management Manual Version 3.0 Prepared by The City of Winnipeg Infrastructure Planning Division February 2 , 2015 Corporate Finance Department Winnipeg, MB. R3B 1B9 This Project Management Manual (Version 3) is prepared by the City of Winnipeg for its own internal purposes and parties hired to represent the City in projects. The City of Winnipeg makes no representations, warranties or guarantees as to the accuracy or sufficiency of this Project Management Manual or the information contained herein. Further, notwithstanding your use of this Project Management Manual or the information contained herein, you have been engaged by the City to provide professional advice and services and are expected to do so in accordance with your contract and all applicable professional and industry standards. The Asset Management-Management System (AMMS) is not fully developed and implemented The AMMS governance structure includes the Asset Management Policy, Administrative Standard, Investment Planning Manual and this Project Management manual. These governance documents are at various stage of development and not all the documents including procedures and templates have been finalized. As you read the manual, you will notice some sections that are noted as “Future development or underdevelopment”. These elements will be incorporated and made available as finalized. Section Page 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1-9 1.1 Background ............................................................................................................................ 1-9 1.2 Purpose of the Project Management Manual (PMM) ........................................................... 1-9 1.3 How to use the PMM ........................................................................................................... 1-10 1.4 Structure of the PMM .......................................................................................................... 1-11 1.5 Documentation Requirements/Scaling the PMM................................................................ 1-13 1.6 The Portfolio, Program, Project Management and Change Management Disciplines ........ 1-17 1.7 Other Key Disciplines ........................................................................................................... 1-19 1.8 Integration with the Asset Management-Management System ....................................... 1-20 1.9 Change Management........................................................................................................... 1-23 1.10 Public Engagement .............................................................................................................. 1-23 2 Project Management Governance ...........................................................................................2-25 2.1 Policies ................................................................................................................................. 2-25 2.2 Administrative Standards .................................................................................................... 2-26 2.3 Organizational Governance ................................................................................................. 2-26 3 The Project Delivery Framework..............................................................................................3-28 3.1 The Project Delivery Framework ......................................................................................... 3-28 3.2 The Project Delivery Framework Integration ...................................................................... 3-29 3.3 Project Management Themes.............................................................................................. 3-34 4 Initiating Process Group ...........................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Project Management Manual (PMM) in this document?

It sets out how the City of Winnipeg and engaged parties should approach project management using a defined framework, including governance and delivery expectations aligned to contracts and applicable standards.

How does the manual relate to the Asset Management-Management System (AMMS)?

AMMS governance is supported by multiple related documents, including the Asset Management Policy, Administrative Standard, Investment Planning Manual, and this Project Management manual, which together guide project work.

What steps are covered in the Initiating Process Group?

The manual includes acquiring project or phase approval, identifying and assigning key roles (sponsor and manager), performing stakeholder assessment, developing the project charter, and starting a new phase of the project.

Sep 12, 2026

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