Agencies will need to document the proposed governance model for implementing the project or program.
Governance arrangements for managing the delivery of a project or program can begin when a service need has been identified and continues during the project's lifecycle. Governance is not static as agencies must ensure there are appropriate mechanisms in place to achieve key deliverables such as time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, safety, change management and service benefits.
It is critical for agencies to consider the appropriate governance arrangements based on the scale, risk and complexity of the project or program. Agencies must identify at the earliest stage the skills and seniority required as part of the governance arrangements. Governance arrangements may generally include the following elements.