As a PM, I can control work packages assignments

Project managers (PM), and other managers (PMA, PMO, PfM, PgM), can control work packages assignments at CONTROL > Control Resources > Assignments, selecting first the work package and then the team member, or at CONTROL > Control Resources > Team Members, selecting first team member and then the work package, as shown below:

In both cases, Project Managers (PM) can update these fields:

  • Planned Start: Project manager’s best estimate for this team member to start working on this work package.
  • Planned Finish: Project manager’s best estimate for this team member to finish working on this work package.
  • Planned Work (h): Project manager’s best estimate for effort hours for this team member on this work package.

Team Members (TM) can see these fields when reviewing their assignments. Project Managers (PM) can also notify by email if there is some change, by clicking the button [Notify].

The other fields are read only. The first three can be updated at PLAN > Plan Resources > Assign Team Members or at PLAN > Plan Resources > Assign Work Packages:

  • Baseline Start: Committed date for this team member to start working on this work package.
  • Baseline Finish: Committed date for this team member to finish working on this work package.
  • Baseline Work (h): Committed effort hours for this team member on this work package.
  • Actual Work (h): Effort hours submitted by the team member and approved by project manager up to date.
  • Actual Work Cost: Calculated as actual hours * team member’s cost rate.
  • Actual Work Billable: Calculated as actual hours * team member work package’s selling rate.
  • Actual Expenses: Expenses submitted by the team member and approved by project manager up to date.

Project Managers (PM) can also edit assignment details with the mobile application. Once they have entered any organization (for instance, DEMO PMPeople), they need to select the role Project Manager, then the concrete project and finally, hit the menu option Control Resources > Control Assignments:

Frequently Asked Questions
How can a PM control work package assignments in PMPeople?

PMs can control assignments via CONTROL > Control Resources > Assignments or Team Members by selecting either a work package or a team member to update planned estimates.

What fields can PMs update in work package assignments?

PMs can update Planned Start, Planned Finish, and Planned Work (hours). Baseline and actual values are read-only in CONTROL and editable in PLAN sections.

Can PMs notify team members about assignment changes?

Yes, after updating assignment details, PMs can use the [Notify] button to send assignment updates to team members by email.