This simple, three-page template covers the basics of top-level project justification. For larger projects, it should be accompanied or followed by more intensive financial projections, but for smaller projects, these key points will prepare a prioritization committee or group of managers to green-light a proposed project for formal business requirements and functional specs.

At least I hope so, because we developed it and are using it ourselves here at IT Business Edge.

Project Proposal Template

Key points covered in the basic form include:

1. Business needs met by the proposed project
2. High-level functionality, as envisioned by the business
3. Post-launch operational costs and considerations
4. Key assumptions and corresponding risk
5. Sign-off by project sponsors and key senior managers

Project Proposal Template Files Include:

• Intro Page.doc
• Cover Sheet and Terms.pdf
• ITBE Project Proposal Template.doc
• ITBE Project Proposal Template.odt