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Project Intake

OIT Project Intake Process

All project requests must go through the OIT Project Intake Process to optimize the use of available IT resources, align projects with É«½äÖ±²¥’s strategic goals, and effectively manage budgetary considerations. This structured approach ensures that proposed initiatives are thoroughly evaluated, prioritized, and resourced appropriately, driving impactful outcomes that support the University's mission of excellence and innovation.

Intake Process Step 1: The Requestor

  • Submit a Request: Complete the Project Intake Form to initiate a new project: .
  • Follow-Up Meeting: Within one week, a Project Management Office (PMO) representative will contact you to schedule a follow-up meeting.
  • Information Gathering: During the meeting, the PMO will collect additional details, clarify objectives, and assess project requirements.
  • Preliminary Classification: Once data collection is complete, the project will be assigned a preliminary classification to guide the next steps.

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Intake Process Step 2: The PMO Office

  • Request Evaluation: Thoroughly vet all submitted project requests to ensure completeness and alignment with institutional goals.
  • Project Assessment: Conduct a detailed analysis, including:
    • Perform project assessment (cost, size, and determine capability type)
    • Determine if request is project vs task
    • Assign approved projects to NSU IT Project Portfolio and OIT Directors for execution
  • Classification: Distinguish between projects (larger, strategic initiatives) and tasks (smaller, operational activities) to ensure appropriate resource allocation.
  • Project Assignment: Forward approved projects to the NSU IT Project Portfolio and relevant OIT Directors for seamless execution and management.

Intake Process Step 3: The OIT Directors

  • Project Leadership: Initiate and lead assigned projects, ensuring alignment with NSU's strategic goals and project requirements.
  • Task Execution: For requests identified as tasks, take swift action to execute and deliver outcomes efficiently, ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaboration & Oversight: Coordinate with relevant teams, monitor progress, and address any challenges to ensure successful project and task outcomes.
  • Resource Management: Allocate necessary resources and expertise to drive projects and tasks to successful completion, ensuring quality and consistency.

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