Notice: applying this to your agency.
The IT Project Resources are not meant to replace your agency’s internal project management practices or prescribe how you must operate. Instead, they offer concepts and tools that can strengthen delivery by providing a scalable framework for project level coordination. All project documentation should be maintained throughout each stage in alignment with agency policies and, where applicable, WaTech requirements and oversight expectations.
For Programs
Stage 0 is the starting line of your program. Establish the strategic foundation for the program by confirming its intent, feasibility, and alignment with enterprise priorities. This stage ensures the program is viable, appropriately scoped, and ready to advance into formal planning under WaTech oversight.
Stage 0 includes a set of recommended tasks that should be considered by all programs, regardless of size or complexity. These tasks help agencies build a strong foundation for governance, funding, impacted parties alignment, and risk management. Completing these activities early supports smoother intake, clearer oversight expectations, and better lifecycle execution
For Programs with Agency‑Led Sub‑Projects
Stage 0 must ensure that subjects are clearly identified and scoped within the broader program. Participating agencies are aligned on strategic intent, roles, and expectations. Feasibility and justification should reflect both the program-level and sub-project-level. Early coordination mechanisms are in place to support cross-agency planning.
For Projects
Stage 0 establishes the strategic foundation for the project. It confirms the business need, defines the scope, and assesses its feasibility in alignment with WaTech oversight protocols. This stage ensures the project is viable, appropriately scoped, and ready to advance into formal planning.
Stage 0 also ensures that:
- Impacted groups are identified and aligned on goals
- Feasibility reflects both technical and operational readiness
- Governance and resource planning begin early
- Oversight engagement is initiated through formal intake