The very first task of the project manager is to develop a comprehensive Project Management strategy (PMS) that establishes the following:

• Development Customization - Any deviation from SHRISHTI SOFTECH's standard Delivery Process and the reasons for such a deviation (budget, time pressure, etc.)

• Communication Plan - How will the team communicate across geographic areas, daily and weekly status reporting mechanisms, use of instant messaging, email, video conferencing, web conferencing, telephone and other communications tools.

• Roles and Responsibilities - Who does what on the project team; reporting and step-up mechanisms.

• Project Audit Plan - How will the project checkpoints be audited to ensure that they have been followed consistently.

In addition to the PMS, the project manager and technical team leader are responsible for developing, tracking, and adjusting a Microsoft Project Plan (MPP) / Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that details all the tasks to be carried out, who is assigned to work on each task, milestones and deadlines for deliverables, and overall phasing of the project. Our MPPs are often developed in latest version Microsoft Project, but our team can use other tools if so desired by the client.