In the PMBOK the resource management plan is part of the project management plan. It sets out how the project resources will identified, selected, managed, rewarded and released at the end of the project. The plan is an input into the Develop Project Management Plan process. stakeholdermap.com
This is a FREE Resource Management Plan Template in Word and PDF. The template is fully editable with Microsoft Word and can be converted or changed to suit your project requirements.
The contents of the Resource Management Plan Template
Field
Field Description and Tips to Complete
Project details and document control
Provide information on the project and document:
Project Name and Reference
Document information: ID, owner, issue date, last saved date, file name or path
Document history: version, issue date, changes.
Document approvals: role, name, signature, date
Team Identification
Document how the project team will be identified. For example, how the skills sets needed will be identified and the levels of skill. For example,
Review the requirements, context, approach, location etc and identify any custom components.Establish if similar tasks have been completed and who by.List skill sets needed.
You might use a table like the one below.
Team Acquisition
Describe how the project team members will be recruited/acquired.
Team Management
Document how the team members will be managed during the project, including how performance will be managed. Some example text is below:
Line management of all project team members will remain with their direct line manager, but allocation of project work will be the project manager’s responsibility. Any performance issues will be raised with their direct line manager.
project team members will report on project progress to the project manager copying their line manager. Clashes in work priorities will be resolved by the project manager, and line manager working together with the resource manager.
Project Team organization Chart
Create an organization chart showing the project hierarchy. An example is shown below.
Roles and Responsibilities
Training requirements
Describe any training required for the project team members. For example, some federal or government projects will require security certifications or clearance. From fall 2020 the Department of Defense requires all contacts to have CMMC accreditation. Get a free Training Plan Template
Rewards and recognition
Describe any reward or recognition that applies to this project. For example, company award schemes or professional awards like PMI Project of the Year Award.
Team development and building
Note any team development activities that will take place before or during the project. For example, if junior team members will shadow more experienced colleagues. Also describe any team building activities. For example, kick off drinks or team lunches etc.
Equipment / materials identification and estimates
Describe how materials, equipment and supplies needed for the project will be identified. For example, through review of the project requirements and statement of work. An example table for identified physical resources is shown below.