Business Project Plan Post Implementation Evaluation Report (PIER) Richard M Wells | Pilgrim’s Pride

Project Description This project was started because of the upgrades to the facility that has to be taken for the technology that runs the company. 2

Project Scope  The work to be accomplished is updating all information technology in the facility to newer computers, servers, mainframes, laptops, routers, switches and surge protectors for all devices in the company.  This will allow the accounting department to be able to handle the work assigned to them a lot quicker and with fewer errors.  The computers and other systems had been upgraded over 5 years ago and we need the newer software to be compatible with the computers.  The stakeholders consist of Gregg Williams, Chuck Gray, Wesley M. Batista, Fabio Sandri, William W. Lovette, and Jayson Penn. 3

Breakdown of Work Structure Planning StageAnalysis StageDesigning StageImplementation StageClosure Reporting 1.The developme nt of all requiremen ts 2. Reviewing the project plans 3.All modificatio ns needed at this point 4. Approval of final plan 1.Business proposals analysis 2.Analyzing infrastructure 3. Analyzing the data and software involved 4. Completing the analysis 1.Hardware and software 2.Desktop and laptop computers 3.Printers 4.Personal printers Servers 1.Desktop implementation 2.Laptop change overs 3.Printer installations 4.Servers installation and configurations 5.Training for the final installations 1.Final project report preparation 2.Presentation of the report 3.Completing the project 4

Project Team Roles and Responsibilities [Richard M Wells] Project Manager [Stan Watkins] IT Technician [Chris Fuller] IT Technician [Rascal Sims] Software Programmer [Rhonda Chicone] Supervisor [Chuck Gray] Administrative Assistant 5

Project Organization  Tasks/activities To be completed in a timely manner for approval by the stakeholders  Procedures Documenting every aspect of the project with the advisor approvals  Tools/technology these will be used for the upgrade resources and documentation.  Project change control is done by the Project Manager 6

Resources People Richard M Wells Chuck Gray Stan Watkins Rhonda Chicone 6 contract technicians Rascal Sims Equipment 100 desktops 50 laptops 30 routers 10 switches Locations Douglas, GA Florida Alabama South Carolina Texas North Carolina 7

Budget Estimates 8

Project Schedule and Milestones Planning August 26 Budget & Time September 2 Constraints & Execution September 9 Hardware & software September 14 Training September

Risk Management Plan RiskProbabilityImpactOwnerMitigation Plan Network Security Subnet IP Address MAC addresses MediumHigh Project Manager See appendix for a phased implementation plan Risk is sever if something is not correct HighRMW See appendix for a phased implementation plan All aspects has to be met for the final evaluation MediumRMW See appendix for a phased implementation plan 10

Project Closure Report This Project Closure Report is created to accomplish the following goals:  Review and validate the milestones and success of the project.  Confirm outstanding issues, risks, and recommendations that the project has undergone.  Giving closer to the status of the project and the finishing requirements set forth.  Identify the projects closer and goals that have been set forth under the President’s recommendations to the project.  Verifiable evidence of the project and the information used to complete the task at hand. 11

Project Success Factors 12 All of the network administrators are monitoring all facilities to make sure the success of the upgrades are working and achieving the requirements that are set forth under the supervision of the CEO and CIO of Pilgrim’s Pride. The CIO is investigating all aspects of the upgrades and any updates he seems fit to achieve so the completion is always being referenced. The project was completed under budget and on time with limited problems.

Communications & Reporting Plan 13  Regular meetings in the morning before work begins and then once a week we will have performance meetings.  Updates are sent into the managers office daily.  CEO has all documentation needed for the next part.  Everything was documented every step of the project.

Stakeholders Expectations 14 The time consumption associated with the older and slower systems will improve the time needed to complete the task. Most of the production and precise shipping will be improved with the newer systems. The servers should be able to handle better improvements with the newer servers in place. In all the areas of the facility the newer systems should improve most everything including accounting. Accounting is the way we are paid so we are going to start in that office first to make them able to complete the payroll on time.

Investment Returns The income from previous years has increased with “Pilgrim’s Pride Reports EBITDA of $338.6 Million and 15.5% EBITDA Margin, or 28% Growth Year over Year” (Pilgrims, 2014). This will allow a better return for the investments over the next few years without any updates needing to be done. This could put the EBITDA Margin with over a 40% Growth with the next few years (Pilgrims, 2014). 15

Recommendations for Future PM’s  To be prepared for the next steps of the project as well as to keep the project focused to where you are going and how you plan on getting there. The time, cost and quality is only the start as you have to make the final decision on how it is going as well as how you want the company to see you… 16

Lessons Learned  Everything that makes you better will help you to change the future for the better if you take the time to appreciate the abilities that you have. This will help to mitigate the future of the project that are worked on and in the future the errors might even be less likely to occur if you pay attention to what is going on around you. 17

Appendix  All assignments for this project has been uploaded to the servers and mainframe for further review. 18

References:  Richard M Wells and Kaplan University staff and Rhonda Chicone. 19