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PM FPX 4010 Assessment 1 Project Charter

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Capella university

PM-FPX4010 Process Groups and Knowledge Areas in Project Management

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Project Charter

Project Title: New Marketing Strategy for Cosmo Inc.

Project Start Date: July 8, 2021
Projected Finish Date: January 7, 2022
Budget Information: $150,000
Project Manager: Daniel Blandford

Business Need

Cosmo Inc. stands as a leader in the development and distribution of wearable technology. Beyond its core products, the company also provides fitness coaching, nutritional coaching, and lifestyle advising products. A recent marketing analysis conducted by senior leadership has indicated that rising competition could potentially harm future earnings. In light of this, CEO and President Harold Living has stressed the importance of creating a new marketing strategy to maintain the current 33% market share and enhance future sales. The proposed project for this new marketing strategy is required to be completed within a 10-week period and must adhere to a budget of $150,000.

Project Objective

The scope of the project involves the development of an advanced brain-sensing headband designed to create significant consumer demand. This headband will be marketed over a six-month timeframe and aims to achieve the following deliverables:

A brain-sensing headband capable of controlling other consumer devices.
An affordable brain-sensing headband targeted at customers with an annual income exceeding $75,000.
A wearable device that is both comfortable and aesthetically appealing.
A brain-sensing headband that enhances production by 25%.
A brain-sensing headband that increases the customer base by 20%.
A brain-sensing headband that surpasses all competitors in sales.

Additionally, the project aims to introduce a new wearable device that complements and enhances existing Cosmo products, including those related to fitness coaching, nutritional coaching, and lifestyle advising.

Project Milestones

Milestone	Estimated Cost
Develop marketing campaign	$35,000
Design brain-sensing headband	$30,000
Set up and staff assembly location	$25,000
Purchase required materials	$25,000
Set up and staff quality control department	$15,000
Set up and staff shipping department	$20,000
Total Cost	$150,000

Approach

The project will follow the standards set forth by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It will be structured into the standard PMBOK phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing. The initiation phase will focus on creating a project charter that authorizes funding and defines the project in response to business needs. In the planning phase, a project management plan will be developed that outlines execution strategies, team roles, and the project schedule. This plan will require approval from the project sponsor before it is finalized. During the execution phase, the project deliverables will be created. The monitoring and control phase will ensure compliance with the project management plan, including tracking schedule, cost, and scope. Finally, the project will be formally closed, with lessons learned documented (Project Management Institute, 2017).

Assumptions

The key assumptions for the Cosmo project include:

Availability of essential team members throughout the six-month period.
Required skills and performance levels of these key members.
Sufficient allocated funds to complete the project within the designated timeframe and scope.
Accuracy of the marketing strategy and correct identification of target customer demographics (PM Tips, 2019).

Constraints

The primary constraints affecting the Cosmo project include:

A strict 10-week timeline for the development, testing, and marketing of the brain-sensing headband.
Quality control challenges, given the innovative nature of the technology. Ensuring the production of a reliable and high-quality headband that outperforms competitors is critical.
Budget constraints necessitating accurate estimations and adherence to financial limits to ensure product quality.
Scope constraints that could affect the project if time or budget become limited.

Dependencies

The development of the brain-sensing headband involves several dependencies:

In-depth market research to identify desired features.
Availability of technology and a skilled workforce to implement these features in the headband.
Rigorous testing to maintain quality, scope, and cost, with recorded results impacting all three areas.
Successful marketing and identification of target demographics, which relies on a skilled marketing team proficient in social media and data analytics to achieve a 20% increase in the customer base.

Initial Risk Factors

The introduction of new technology inherently presents risks, including:

The user-friendliness of the device.
The reliability and consistency of its performance.
Compatibility with a diverse range of devices from various manufacturers.
Cost-effectiveness, ensuring affordability for customers with incomes above $75,000 while not excluding potential buyers due to high costs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Role	Name	Organization and Position	Responsibilities and Tasks on the Project	Contact Information
Project Sponsor	Harold Living	Cosmo Inc., President & CEO	Evaluate project progress; Communicate with Project Manager and team to ensure project success	555-333-4444
Project Manager	Daniel Blandford	Senior Project Manager	Manage all project phases including cost, schedule, and scope; Communicate with stakeholders	805-556-5843
Marketing Director	Debbie Jones	Cosmo Marketing	Ensure effective marketing of the product using social media and data analytics	555-222-5555
Customer Service	Pam Wilson	Customer Engagement	Address concerns and ensure customer satisfaction	555-444-6666
Alpha ai Development	John Jones	Artificial Intelligence Engineering	Provide vendor intelligence support for headband	916-545-4749
Next Era Materials	Debra Clear	Headband Materials Provider	Design headband materials	415-777-9999
Fed Ex	Peter Smith	Shipping Executive	Handle packaging and shipping solutions	415-666-0098
World Class Technologies	Mike Adams	Social Media Consultants	Develop social media and data analytics solutions	414-688-0788

Project Scope Overview

Cosmo Inc. is a prominent player in the development, sales, and distribution of wearable technology, including fitness coaching, nutritional coaching, and lifestyle advising products. Recent market analysis has identified increased competition as a threat. To sustain its 33% market share and achieve growth, CEO and President Harold Living has determined that a new marketing strategy is essential. This new strategy will incorporate technological trends into the existing marketing framework.

Project Scope Description

Following the marketing analysis, a new marketing campaign needs to be developed and implemented. The campaign’s scope includes a 25% increase in the production of wearable technology and a 20% expansion of the customer base. Achieving the 20% growth necessitates identifying customer segments based on age, demographics, income, education, and technology. The campaign will leverage current technologies, such as social media and data analytics, to attract new customers. The ultimate aim is to position Cosmo Inc. as a leading entity in wearable technologies.

The project scope encompasses deliverables, the project lifecycle, data collection methods, and data sources:

Project Deliverables: New Marketing Strategy
Project Lifecycle: 10 weeks
Data Collected: Sales levels and customer base levels
Sources of Data: Performance Reports
Data Collection Organizations: Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Customer Service

Acceptance Criteria

The acceptance criteria for the new product marketing plan include the successful presentation of the new product to a diverse demographic audience. The rollout of the marketing plan must be well-coordinated and closely monitored for effectiveness. Tracking customer reviews and sales levels will be vital to ensure that metrics are met, with sales levels expected to rise steadily in line with marketing efforts.

Deliverables

The initial deliverable is the new product itself. Following production and testing, the marketing campaign will launch. The next deliverable is a 25% increase in sales within 12 months, succeeded by a 20% increase in the customer base. The final deliverable aims to establish Cosmo Inc. as a leading competitor in the wearable technology market. The deliverables of the marketing strategy project work collectively to ensure successful outcomes.

The marketing team will be responsible for devising and implementing a plan to boost sales by 25% and the customer base by 20%. This plan must consider age, demographics, income, education, and technology, integrating current trends in internet usage, digital services, data analytics, and mobile technology.

The customer service team is tasked with establishing support services for the new product, ensuring they understand its unique features to design an effective support program. Given the advanced technology of the brain-sensing headband, it is essential that customer support staff are thoroughly trained in its specifics.

References

Project Management Institute. (2017). Part 1: Chapter 4, “Project Integration Management.” In A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition / Agile Practice Guide Bundle: Vol. Sixth edition. Project Management Institute.