MSFC-HDBK-3684

Abstract

Many of the PP&C principles and practices described in this handbook apply to both programs and projects; however, the emphasis of this handbook is to describe the processes necessary for project and mission support business management. <br>The MSFC Associate Director for Management is the executive sponsor for the PP&C process. The Office of Strategic Analysis and Communications (OSAC) is the overall PP&C process owner, with discipline expertise residing throughout MSFC (See Figure 1). Additional mission support and project PP&C oversight is provided by the Business Management Committee (BMC) (See MSFC Charter, MC-22, "MSFC Business Management Committee"). Project PP&C oversight is also provided by the MSFC Program/Project Management Advisory Committee (PPMAC) (See MSFC Charter, MC-38, "Program/Project Management Committee"). <br>Note: There are many disciplines/functions that comprise PP&C, with subject matter expertise located in various organizations throughout MSFC. <br>This handbook describes contemporary practices and policies employed at MSFC in project and mission support business management organizations for the following: schedule and budget development and execution; financial accountability; Earned Value Management (EVM); workforce assessment; programmatic analysis and reporting; and the technical, quality, risk, and configuration change aspects affecting PP&C. This handbook is not intended to be a specification, but rather should be used as guidance based on best practices in the programmatic execution of projects and Center-provided mission support. It may also serve to orient newcomers and outsiders to the PP&C processes used at MSFC in the development and management of space systems and associated infrastructure, and the Center's mission support functions. While all process activities and general guidance are addressed, a project manager (PM), working with their business and technical support, may tailor or customize implementation to the specific needs of the project consistent with project size, complexity, criticality, and risk.