Project Charter - Purpose Statement

Sep 11, 2026

Project Charter defines project objectives, scope, stakeholders, deliverables, and constraints to establish a shared understanding across all parties. It provides a baseline for estimating, planning, performing, and tracking work across the project lifecycle. The charter is reviewed and signed off by the project sponsor, champion, and stakeholders prior to execution, supporting clarity on roles, responsibilities, methodology, and measurable outcomes.

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Purpose Statement

Background Information

Project Scope

Objectives, Deliverables, Performance Measures & Benefits

Alignment with and Impact on RVH Strategic Directions

Project Timelines

Financials

Core Project Team (s)

Support Project Team (s)

Project Stakeholders

Assumptions and Constraints

Dependencies

Project Risks

Project Communications

Sign-Off

Revision History

Project Charter Project Name: Eclipse Project ID \#: Project Executive Sponsor: Project Champion: Project Management Lead: | Author: | | Version \#: | V0.1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Status: | | Version Date: | yyyy/mm/dd | ♦ If you require assistance completing this document , please contact the Project Management Office , ext. 42720 ♦ Please refer to the Project Management Office Intranet site for a complete Glossary of Project Terms ♦ The information contained in this document is confidential. Unauthorized distribution or use of this document or the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Purpose of Document The Project Charter documents the project objectives, scope, stakeholders, deliverables, and constraints. These items form the basis for estimating, planning, performing and tracking the project activities throughout the project lifecycle. As a summary of the project plan, the project charter should be reviewed & sign off by the project sponsor, champion & stakeholders prior to project execution. The purpose of the Project Charter is threefold: 1. To establish and ensure a common understanding between all parties of the objectives, scope and requirements this project will address; 2. To ensure a common understanding of the work to be performed, the deliverables, the methodology tobe used and the roles and responsibilities of all parties; and 3. To provide the project team with a baseline document (scope, tasks, estimates and deliverables) from which to carry out the work, and to measure the progress and success of the project Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose Statement .................................................................................................................3 2.0 Background Information ..........................................................................................................3 3.0 Project Scope.......................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 Objectives, Deliverables, Performance Measures & Benefits ..................................................4 5.0 Alignment with and Impact on RVH Strategic Directions .........................................................5 6.0 Project Timelines..................................................................................................................... 5 7.0 Financials ................................................................................................................................ 6 8.0 Core Project Team (s) ............................................................................................................. 7 9.0 Support Project Team (s) ........................................................................................................ 7 10.0 Project Stakeholders .............................................................................................................8 11.0 Assumptions and Constraints .............................................................................................. 13 12.0 Dependencies ..................................................................................................................... 13 13.0 Project Risks ....................................................................................................................... 14 14.0 Project Communications ..................................................................................................... 15 15.0 Sign-Off............................................................................................................................... 16 16.0 Revision History .................................................................................................................. 16 | Note: Table of Contents | | --- | | How to update Table of Contents | | Right click on Table of Contents
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FAQs

What is the purpose of a Project Charter?

It documents project objectives, scope, stakeholders, deliverables, and constraints, forming the basis for estimating, planning, executing, and tracking project activities.

Who must review and sign off the Project Charter?

The project sponsor, champion, and stakeholders review and sign off the charter prior to project execution.

How does the charter define success and completion?

Completion is when all objectives and deliverables are met, while success is when all performance measures have been achieved.

Sep 11, 2026

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