Project standards are defined as the standards used to manage a project. It includes information on quality, defining a project, tools, project roles and responsibilities, customer responsibilities, project levels and complexities, project governance, project documentation, project communication, vendor management, and risk management. When implementing new applications or systems, project managers often become experts, which makes for a more effective operation within organizations.

This sample document can be used as a guide for understanding and reviewing an organization’s project management plan.