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2.X.1.5 Project Quality Management

Component Strategy

What

Your standard for “done right.”
Could include test plans, checkpoints, or approvals — fast isn’t enough if it’s sloppy.
Pick two: “Fast, Cheap or Good”.

Why

Purpose

Define how quality will be managed throughout the project lifecycle — including standards, criteria, reviews, and responsibilities. Quality isn’t just about perfection — it’s about meeting requirements consistently.

Quality Objectives

What does “done right” look like?

  • [ ] List specific deliverables and their required standards
  • [ ] Define measurable acceptance criteria
  • [ ] Align quality goals with project scope and stakeholder expectations

Quality Standards

What benchmarks or frameworks will be used?

  • Industry or regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, ASTM)
  • Internal company standards or policies
  • Client specifications or contractual quality clauses

Quality Control Activities

How will deliverables be checked and verified?

  • [ ] Inspections
  • [ ] Peer reviews
  • [ ] Testing protocols
  • [ ] Checklists or audit trails

Quality Assurance

What ongoing processes ensure quality throughout?

  • [ ] Process audits
  • [ ] Root cause analysis
  • [ ] Lessons learned reviews
  • [ ] Corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Roles and Responsibilities

Who owns quality?

RoleResponsibility
Project ManagerOverall quality plan, final accountability
QA LeadExecutes assurance and testing processes
Team LeadsEnsure outputs meet defined criteria
StakeholdersApprove or reject deliverables

Metrics & KPIs

How will quality be measured?

  • Defect rate (%)
  • Rework hours or cost
  • On-time delivery rate
  • Customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS)

Escalation Triggers

When does a quality issue become a project risk?

  • Threshold for defect count or rework hours
  • Milestone delays caused by quality issues
  • Consistent stakeholder rejection of deliverables

Attachments & References

  • Upload your quality checklists, SOPs, test plans, and acceptance criteria here.