Task: Develop Requirements Management (RMM) Effort Estimates
When requested, or at specific phases of the lifecycle, the lead or manager will develop effort estimates or refine existing estimates to complete work associated with the RMM domain.
Relationships
RolesPrimary: Additional: Assisting:
InputsMandatory: Optional:
  • None
External:
  • None
Outputs
Steps
Identify Roles
List all roles for the domain used in the project.
Resources
Consider the number of resources (testers) available for the project. If the resources are new hires, consider the time for training and their skill level.

Once completed, submit the estimate to the project management team.
Identify Key Tasks
By role and phase of the lifecycle, identify key tasks so that a bulk of the work is accounted. For initial estimates, the numbers are "rough" and there will be opportunities to refine the estimates in a later phase of the lifecycle.
Technology/Tools
If new technology or tools are being implemented, consider the learning curve and training in estimates. Consider the third party dependencies if any.
Review Artifacts
Review appropriate documents, notes, and artifacts that help in determining time and resources required to complete identified tasks and activities.
Identify Estimates
For each role and each task assigned to the role, define the amount of effort (in hours, or days as requested by the project manager) requried to complete each task.
Communicate Estimates
Communicate the total effort for each domain to the project manager for further development of the project plan or project schedule.
Properties
Predecessor
Multiple Occurrences
Event Driven
Ongoing
Optional
PlannedYes
RepeatableYes