What is a resource management plan in project management?

A resource management plan defines how people, skills, and other resources are acquired, managed, utilized, and released throughout the project lifecycle.

What does the Resource Management Plan Builder help document?

It guides you through roles and responsibilities, staffing approach, skills, availability, onboarding, performance expectations, and how resources are transitioned at project close.

Why is a resource management plan important?

It ensures the right people with the right skills are available at the right time, reduces resource conflicts, and sets clear expectations with functional managers and stakeholders.

Who should use a resource management plan?

Project managers, PMOs, functional managers, and delivery teams who need clarity on staffing, responsibilities, and resource commitments.

Can I export the resource management plan from PerchBase?

Yes. The Resource Management Plan Builder produces an exportable plan document you can share with leadership, HR, and delivery teams.

Project Sensai

Resource Management Plan Template – Project Sensai

Clarify how your project will secure and manage the people and resources it needs.

Overview of the Project Sensai Resource Management Plan Builder on PerchBase, showing how to define roles, staffing approach, availability, and how resources will be transitioned at the end of the project.

Roles & staffing Resource availability Governance & handoff

In this video, we walk through the Resource Management Plan Builder inside Project Sensai. You’ll see how guided prompts help you clarify roles and skills, document staffing and onboarding, capture availability and constraints, and explain how resources will be managed and released so your project has the people it needs at the right time.

What the Resource Management Plan Covers

Roles, responsibilities, and required skills.
Staffing approach and resource acquisition.
Team structure and reporting relationships.
Onboarding, training, and performance expectations.
Resource calendars, availability, and constraints.
How resources will be released or transitioned at project close.

Why This Helps PMs and Teams

The Resource Management Plan Builder turns vague resource needs into a clear plan that leaders, HR, and functional managers can understand and support.

How to Access the Resource Management Plan Builder

Sign into PerchBase and open Project Sensai.
Choose the Resource Management Plan Builder from the Project Plan Builders.
Complete the guided prompts about roles, staffing, and responsibilities.
Export your resource management plan to share with stakeholders.