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Retrieve the Pre-Sales Folder<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n

The Pre-Sales team will ensure the proper consolidation of useful information and documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bid Manager can be called upon for these purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Understand the context<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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A point of alignment should be organized between the pre-sales and project teams as soon as possible after the customer’s decision: any hot information, even subjective, can be of great help. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriating contractual documents<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n

The contract<\/a> <\/strong>must be signed<\/u> before the actual start of the project. Otherwise, (LOI or formal derogation), the project manager must contact the sales manager to secure the start-up. <\/span><\/p>\n

If the required documentation (e.g., AQP or SAP) is not available, production must be scheduled without delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Involve the Legal<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analyzes RetEx from similar projects<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Through exchanges with the other project teams (MD, DP and CP):<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Create the project in the tracking tool adopted by the company<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Request project creation in the tracker<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nContact the Project Director or Authorized Signatory Manager<\/span><\/td>\nAll information must be duly filled in.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Check and allocate the budget<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\nThe distribution between the Business Units can be fixed or prorated.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giving employees the rights<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nEnsure that all members of the project team have the necessary rights in the tool<\/span><\/td>\nInform the project team and remind them of good practices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

3. Create Document Sharing<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Define the tools used for the project<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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  • Initialize KPIs in the tool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Refer to the charges and profiles sold under the Pre-Sales to fill in the management tool (<\/span> Azure DevOps, etc.).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Set up the ticketing tool<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n

We will favor the JIRA ticketing tool <\/span>, and its EazyBI module for monitoring. <\/span> <\/p>\n

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Configure the testing tool<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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The tool used depends on the project context. A client tool may be preferred.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Check with the DevOps init.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Define the document repository<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDefine the document repository used for the documentation of the project (steering, functional, technical)<\/span><\/td>\nSharePoint<\/span> and\/or <\/span>Confluence<\/span> tools<\/span>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The scope<\/a> <\/strong>of the requirements must not be modified at a later date without an analysis of the impacts: technical, budgetary, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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In the context of large projects, remember to identify a configuration management manager and plan his interventions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Also plan the intervention of external stakeholders (architect, technical expert, etc.) for support and reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
The workload plan is a strictly internal document, which must be updated throughout the project.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Managing remote work<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDefine the number of days of teleworking per site, as well as the rituals requiring the presence of on-site teams. Adapt the pace for newcomers. Set up a schedule and a tool for supervising telework<\/span><\/td>\nAt least 1 day per week when the entire team is present in situ.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Identify resources<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDepending on the intervention schedule and the skills required, identify the resources to be allocated to the project by contacting the resource managers of the BUs involved<\/span><\/td>\nDepending on the resources available, the cost plan can be updated as well as the budget and margins.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Validate with IT the exact needs in terms of machines (or VMs), specifying the expectations on the operating system and the characteristics of the machine – allow at least 3 weeks.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telecommuting conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nEnsure that the conditions are met to allow the teleworking of the members of the project team: sufficient Internet connection, alternative means of communication, dedicated environment, camera and microphone, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Identify products to include in the configuration repository<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Review AVV Risks<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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Review the AVV action plan<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nReview the preventive and\/or corrective actions identified in Pre-Sales, and identify any new actions<\/span><\/td>\nFor each action, report the provision for risk and enter it in the expense tracking tool<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plan for risk monitoring<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPlan instances of risk reviews and action plans <\/span><\/td>\nAlign yourself with the project governance bodies (Project County, Steering Committee, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Formalize the list of deliverables<\/span><\/td>\nFill in the deliverable tracker<\/span><\/td>\nSharePoint<\/span>, <\/span>Confluence<\/span>, GitLab, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review the Pre-Sales Estimate and Validate it<\/span><\/td>\nTaking into account the allocated resources, the revised list of deliverables, the planned trainings and the identified risk provisions, revise the budget estimate produced in Pre-Sales and the associated target margin<\/span><\/td>\nIn the case of deviations impacting project objectives (margin, milestones, scope, etc.), define an action plan or validate new objectives with management.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review the schedule<\/span><\/td>\n\nThe various stakeholders (suppliers, customers, service providers, etc.) are consulted for the revision of the schedule.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update the workload plan<\/span><\/td>\nDepending on the project schedule, update the project workload plan<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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