Here’s our recommended way of setting up your project team. It’s based on best practices and what other LPAs have done.
However, we know that all teams will look a bit different depending on your context, resources available and complexity so please use this as a guide rather than something prescriptive.
The functions you need
The roles you need
| Project Leadership | Responsible for oversight, strategic guidance and ultimate success of the project. |
| Delivery Management | Responsible for ensuring timely delivery and day-to-day operations and management for the project. |
| Integrations, Data & Infrastructure | Responsible for integrations between new and existing technology landscape, meeting data standards & maintaining integrity of tech infrastructure. |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Responsible for design, implementation & quality management of tracking data collection, managing tests, and reporting & analysis. |
| Content Subject Matter Experts | Responsible for providing expert feedback and guidance on planning policy, the planning application process and the scope of the planning system as required. |
| BOPS Product Area | Responsible for working closely with internal council development teams for BOPS in order to deliver on new features and fixes. |
| PlanX Product Area | Responsible for working closely with internal council development teams for PlanX in order to deliver on new features and fixes. |