NPI_Program_Management_Playbook

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) — Example Outline

  1. Program Setup 1.1 Charter + scope 1.2 Governance + cadence 1.3 Risk framework + RAID baseline

  2. Requirements & System Definition 2.1 System requirements 2.2 ICD baseline (HW↔Controls, Controls↔Facilities) 2.3 Verification strategy / RTM

  3. Hardware Readiness 3.1 Architecture + design reviews 3.2 BOM maturity + sourcing 3.3 Build (EVT/DVT/PVT or proto/pilot) 3.4 FAT readiness & execution

  4. Controls / Software Readiness 4.1 Versioning strategy (release lock) 4.2 PLC/firmware drops + HMI 4.3 Safety interlocks & alarm taxonomy 4.4 Controls test + integration

  5. Facilities Readiness 5.1 Site survey + utilities plan 5.2 Permits / EHS approvals 5.3 Power/CDA/exhaust/network readiness 5.4 As-builts + signoff

  6. Integration & Bring-up 6.1 Install plan + move-in 6.2 Commissioning checklist 6.3 SAT execution + issues triage

  7. Validation / Qualification 7.1 Test execution 7.2 Performance at spec 7.3 Reliability soak / MTBF (if relevant)

  8. Ramp & Handoff 8.1 Training + work instructions 8.2 Spares strategy 8.3 Handoff acceptance + closure