The Project Scope Statement describes in detail the project scope, including major deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. It serves as a baseline for evaluating whether changes or additional work are within the project boundaries.

Template Sections

1. Purpose
2. Current Situation
3. SMART Objectives and Success Criteria
4. Product Scope (with requirements prioritization table)
5. Project Exclusions
6. Work Breakdown Structure reference
7. Constraints
8. Assumptions
9. Delivery and Acceptance Criteria
10. Sustainability Scope
11. Approvals

PMBOK 8 Features

• MoSCoW prioritization for requirements (Must Have, Should Have, Could Have)
• Adopt a Holistic View — Guidance on using WBS vs. Product Backlog for scope decomposition based on project context
• Sustainability Scope — ESG-related deliverables as part of project scope

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

Complete Guide & Filled-In Example

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

• Project Scope Statement 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.