# Project Governance Framework Template

## 1. Governance Structure
| Level | Body | Members | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering Committee | Sponsor, PM, key stakeholders | Monthly | Strategic decisions, escalations |
| Delivery | Project Working Group | PM, workstream leads | Weekly | Delivery tracking, risk/issue review |
| Operational | Daily Stand-up | Core team | Daily | Task-level coordination |

## 2. Roles & Responsibilities (RACI)
| Activity | Sponsor | PM | Tech Lead | Team | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|

## 3. Decision-Making Authority
Define what can be decided at each level and what requires escalation.

## 4. Reporting Cadence
| Report | Audience | Frequency | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status Report | Steering Committee | Bi-weekly | PM |
| Risk & Issue Log | Working Group | Weekly | PM |

## 5. Change Control Process
Describe how scope/schedule/budget changes are requested, assessed, and approved.

## 6. Escalation Path
Step-by-step path from team → PM → Steering → Sponsor.