Program Manager: Review for effect on schedule, cost, units in the field, and customer impacts
April 8, 2011o Will units in the field require updating? How will this be accomplished?
o Will schedules need to be updated? How will this affect the customer, other product or programs?
o Does the change require approval form the customer?
o Will the change affect any system component that affects critical properties such as safety and security, or involve a product change that triggers recertification of any kind?
o How will the proposed change affect the sequence, dependencies, effort, or duration of any tasks currently in the project plan?
o Will prototyping or other user input be required to verify the proposed change?
o How much effort that has already been invested in the project will be lost if this change is accepted?
o Will the proposed change cause an increase in product unit cost, such as by increasing third-party product licensing fees?
o Will the change affect any marketing, manufacturing, training, or customer support plans?
o Are there any impacts on contracts or warranties?