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PMI project charter template

PMI project charter template

Start strong with a project charter template that outlines your project’s scope, objectives, and stakeholders. It offers a clear structure to set up a well-defined project.

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PMI project charter template

Start strong with a project charter template that outlines your project’s scope, objectives, and stakeholders. It offers a clear structure to set up a well-defined project.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
Book a demo
Learn more
or Download template as PDF

Your PMI project charter template establishes the formal agreement between you and project stakeholders, defining the project’s purpose and authority framework. This document clearly outlines objectives, deliverables, boundaries, and organizational structure, preventing scope creep and resource conflicts. For example, if you’re launching a new product implementation, this template helps you document exact deliverables and stakeholder expectations before work begins.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) operates in over 80 countries as the world’s leading project management organization. Use this template to align your project more closely with recognized PMI standards and best practices.

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Preview of the template
Page 1
Project Scope
Project Title
Project Objectives
High-Level Requirements
Deliverables
Project Boundaries
Assumptions
Constraints
Stakeholders
Key Stakeholders
Stakeholder Requirements
Stakeholder Expectations
Project Organization
Project Sponsor
Project Manager
Project Team
Organizational Structure
Project Management Plan
Scope Management Plan
Schedule Management Plan
Cost Management Plan
Quality Management Plan
Human Resource Management Plan
Communications Management Plan
Risk Management Plan
Procurement Management Plan
Project Approval
Project Charter Approval
Signature of Project Sponsor
Date of Approval

Frequently asked questions

What assumptions should I include in my PMI project charter?

Include assumptions that significantly impact your project planning, such as resource availability, technology capabilities, stakeholder support, and organizational conditions. Focus on factors outside your direct control that you’re taking for granted. Documenting these assumptions helps identify risks and clarifies planning constraints.

How do I align my project charter with organizational strategy?

Review your organization’s strategic objectives and explicitly show how your project supports them in the project objectives. Reference specific strategic goals, metrics, or initiatives. Consult with executives to understand their priorities and reflect this understanding in your charter’s justification.

How do I handle changing requirements after my project charter is signed?

Document the proposed changes and assess their impact on scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Present these impacts to your project sponsor and steering committee. If approved, update the charter through a formal change control process, ensuring all stakeholders acknowledge the revised document with appropriate approvals.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.