HKSM
Change Management Plan
A section of the project management plan that sets up the change control board, defines the scope of its decision-making authority, and explains how the change control system will be carried out.
Key Points
- Establishes the change control board (CCB), its membership, roles, and decision rules.
- Defines how change requests are submitted, analyzed, approved or rejected, and recorded.
- Specifies authority limits, escalation thresholds, response timelines, and communication steps.
- Describes tools, artifacts, and interfaces with the change log and configuration management.
Example
On a hospital IT upgrade, the plan names the CIO, project manager, and clinical lead as the CCB, sets a 5-business-day decision SLA, requires impact analysis on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and mandates that approved changes are baselined and communicated via a weekly change bulletin.
PMP Example Question
Which document defines who sits on the change control board, how much authority they have, and the steps for evaluating and implementing change requests?
- Issue Log
- Change Log
- Configuration Management Plan
- Change Management Plan
Correct Answer: D — Change Management Plan
Explanation: The change management plan establishes the CCB, its authority, and the procedures for processing and implementing changes.
