Project Summary
Concise one-paragraph purpose, objectives, expected benefits, and measurable success criteria so decision-makers understand intent at a glance.
A uniform Project Management Application Form ensures reviewers receive complete, comparable information, reducing back-and-forth queries and accelerating approval decisions. Standardized intake supports governance, budget controls, and consistent risk assessment across projects.
Project initiators, project managers, and business sponsors usually complete the form; reviewers include PMO staff, finance, and compliance teams.
Use clear role assignments on the form to ensure each section is completed by the team member responsible for that topic.
The Project Manager is responsible for completing technical sections and attesting to resource estimates. Their signature confirms accuracy of schedule, scope, and risk statements and authorizes work initiation within delegated limits.
The Business Sponsor provides budget authority and strategic approval. Their signature indicates availability of funding and alignment with organizational priorities and often triggers procurement or contracting steps.
Concise one-paragraph purpose, objectives, expected benefits, and measurable success criteria so decision-makers understand intent at a glance.
Clear list of deliverables, in-scope and out-of-scope items, and acceptance criteria to avoid scope creep and to define completion.
High-level timeline with key milestones, critical path items, and projected start and end dates to set expectations for resource planning.
Detailed cost estimate including labor, materials, third-party services, contingency, and confirmed funding source or request amount.
Top risks, mitigation plans, regulatory considerations (HIPAA, FERPA, industry rules) and required compliance attestations to flag legal exposure.
Designated approver list, signature blocks, and supporting documents such as SOWs, vendor quotes, or security assessments to complete the record.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Level | Email + SMS code for approvers |
| Routing Logic | Conditional approver based on budget threshold |
| Notifications | Automated email reminders at 3 and 7 days |
| Attachments Handling | Require PDF or DOCX with size limits |
Decide whether to accept basic e-signatures or require stronger authentication and audit trails.
Configure storage and access controls consistent with records retention and any applicable compliance requirements.
Submit at least 30 days before proposed project start date
PMO completeness check within 5 business days
Finance decision within 10 business days after submission
Sponsor approval within 14 calendar days of route completion
Resubmissions handled within 7 business days after required changes
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| Criteria | Project Application | Statement of Work |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | request approval | define detailed deliverables |
| Timing | before project start | after approval, pre-contract |
| Attachments | budget estimates, approvals | detailed sow, technical specs |
| Signatures | approvals from sponsor and pm | contracting parties and vendors |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |