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Project Management Orientation

Example of Utilization Guidelines 

The following table shows the approximate percentage of time that an FTE is available, based on project length and hours per month.  Generally, the shorter the project, the higher the utilization level.

Project Length Hours/Month Utilization
(Approx. Percentage)

3-6 months 176 100
6-12 months 130-140 75-80
>12 months 120-130 70-75
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3: Team Management
4: Identify and Validate Requirements
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11: Project Management Review
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