The Resource Management Plan defines how project resources — human, physical, and material — will be identified, acquired, managed, and released.

Template Sections (11 Sections)

1. Purpose
2. Resource Management Approach
3. Team Structure and Roles
4. Resource Acquisition
5. Team Development
6. Physical Resource Management
7. Resource Calendar
8. Performance Management
9. Resource Release
10. Sustainability Considerations
11. Approvals

PMBOK 8 Features

• Build an Empowered Culture — Self-organizing teams and accountable leadership
• Diversity and Inclusion — Team composition goals
• Remote/Hybrid Work — Environmental impact reduction

Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) | PMBOK Edition: 8th (2025) | Domain: Resources

Complete Guide & Filled-In Example

Get the most out of this template with the two companion resources below:

• Resource Management Plan in PMBOK 8 — Complete Guide — Understand the purpose, key elements, and best practices before filling in the template.
• Download the Filled-In Example — Project Phoenix — See exactly how this document was completed for a real $72K website launch project.