This assignment consists of two sections: a written project plan, and a Gantt chart that is created through the use of MS Project. You must submit the two sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and/or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Tip: Review instructor feedback from all of your assignments, particularly the Planning a Software Development Project assignment from Week 6. Be sure to implement any changes based on that feedback in this assignment.

Scenario

Due to your extensive ability and knowledge of project management, you have been promoted as a senior project manager for a national cybersecurity organization. For this role, you will be responsible for managing the launch of a new cybersecurity service that will attract new customers. This project will require:

Updating cloud-based systems that interface with customers. This effort requires programmers to update databases and web interfaces that will include new cybersecurity

Performing billing configurations to financial information systems. This effort includes modifying the back-end programs that calculate billing and financial reports data and include new cybersecurity service rates.

Providing training on the new service for the company's customer service staff. This effort includes developing an online training manual, conducting training for customer service staff, and updating an internal website with a Frequently Asked Questions section for the new cybersecurity service.

Your job is to assist in the development of each described deliverable.

Your team is composed of four web-based developers, one database manager, two network specialists, two technical trainers, and one technical writer. They are devoted to operational management duties 35 percent of the time. One of the web-based developers has recently joined the team and has minimal experience with configuring cloud-based systems.

The service product launch must be completed within nine months. Upper management is available to supply the necessary funding required to complete this project.

Use Microsoft Project (or its equivalent) to create a Gantt chart in which you:

1. Record the data generated from the estimation process.

2. Describe your assumptions and declare the dependencies for the logical succession of each activity.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

3. Plan a software development project