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Project RAM Detail: Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

The document is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) for a project. It lists the project name and manager at the top. The matrix assigns responsibility codes like "A" for accountable or "I" for input required to project team members and work breakdown structure activities. Names and roles are entered along the top and the activities list is to be modified to fit the project. More rows can be added as needed.

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Project RAM Detail: Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

The document is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) for a project. It lists the project name and manager at the top. The matrix assigns responsibility codes like "A" for accountable or "I" for input required to project team members and work breakdown structure activities. Names and roles are entered along the top and the activities list is to be modified to fit the project. More rows can be added as needed.

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Your Organization

Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Name Here

Project RAM Detail


Project Name:
Project Manager:

Instructions:
> Enter the names and roles of your project team along the top
> Modify the WBS Activities list to fit your project

> Enter a Responsibility code (see Definitions tab) for each person and activity
> Insert more rows as needed
> See the Example tab

<--- Stakeholders --->


Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 etc.
WBS Activities
Role Role Role
Initiation (Concept Phase)
Project Request
Define Mission, Objectives,
Deliverables
Project Organization
Cost Estimate
Risk Assessment
Justification statement
Develop Project Charter

Template: Responsibility Assignment Matrix [Rel. 2.1 8-31-2004] Page 1 of 6 Print Date: 07/18/2009
Your Organization
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Name Here

Planning Phase
RFP Development
Vendor Selection
Scope Statement
WBS
Project Schedule
Communications Plan
Project Budget
Quality Plan
Use Case Analysis
Specifications
Architecture
Design
Prototypes
Test Plan
Construction (Execution Phase)
Product Development
Quality Control (e.g. testing)
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Training development
Configuration Management
Testing / Rollout Phase
System testing
Rollout
User training
Project Close
Lessons Learned

Template: Responsibility Assignment Matrix [Rel. 2.1 8-31-2004] Page 2 of 6 Print Date: 07/18/2009
Definitions
Code
A Accountable Responsible for success/failure of this activity
P Participant Actively participates in the activity
R Review Required This person must review the output of this activity
I Input Required Project Team needs input from this person in this activity
S Sign-off Required Must sign-off the appropriate document

Role Sponsor, Project Manager, Analyst, Developer, Tester, QC, QA, etc
Your Organization
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Name Here

Project RAM Detail


Project Name: Your Project
Project Manager: You are the Project Manager

Instructions:
> Enter the names and roles of your project team along the top
> Modify the WBS Activities list to fit your project

> Enter a Responsibility code (see Definitions tab) for each person and activity
> Unprotect sheet and insert more rows as needed. Re-protect sheet to safeguard data.
> See the Example tab

<--- Stakeholders --->


Bill H. Sarah M. Tom P. Alice M. George S. Sam E. Fred L.
WBS Activities
Project Mgr Sponsor Tech Lead Finance IT - Analyst Business Lead Testing
Initiation (Concept Phase)
Project Request PS S - S - - -
Define Mission, Objectives,
Deliverables A A I - I -
Project Organization A I I - I I
Cost Estimate P P I A I P I
Risk Assessment P I P P P P
Justification statement I P I I I -
Develop Project Charter A S S S I S I

Template: Responsibility Assignment Matrix [Rel. 2.1 8-31-2004] Page 4 of 6 Print Date: 07/18/2009
Your Organization
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Name Here

Elaboration (Planning Phase)


RFP Development
Vendor Selection
Scope Statement
WBS
Project Schedule
Communications Plan
Project Budget
Quality Plan
Use Case Analysis
Specifications
Architecture
Design
Prototypes
Test Plan

Template: Responsibility Assignment Matrix [Rel. 2.1 8-31-2004] Page 5 of 6 Print Date: 07/18/2009
Your Organization
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) Name Here

Construction (Execution Phase)


Product Development
Quality Control (e.g. testing)
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Training development
Configuration Management
Transition (Testing / Rollout Phase)
System testing
Rollout
User training
Project Close
Lessons Learned

Template: Responsibility Assignment Matrix [Rel. 2.1 8-31-2004] Page 6 of 6 Print Date: 07/18/2009

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