Purpose
The Implementation and Migration Plan provides a schedule of the projects that will realize the Target Architecture. The Implementation and Migration Plan includes executable projects grouped into managed portfolios and programs. The Implementation and Migration Strategy identifying the approach to change is a key element of the Implementation and Migration Plan.
Content
Typical contents of an Implementation and Migration Plan are:
Implementation and Migration Strategy:
Strategic implementation direction
Implementation sequencing approach
Project and portfolio breakdown of implementation:
Allocation of work packages to project and portfolio
Capabilities delivered by projects
Milestones and timing
Work breakdown structure
May include impact on existing portfolio, program, and projects
It may contain:
Project charters:
Included work packages
Business value
Risk, issues, assumptions, dependencies
Resource requirements and costs
Benefits of migration, determined (including mapping to business requirements)
Estimated costs of migration options