Business Requirements Document [Template]

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    Introduction

    Provide an overview of the document to give readers a basic understanding of what they're about to read.

    • Project name.

    • Lead project manager.

    • Date submitted.

    Version History

    Include a changelog that notes any updates the document has undergone throughout the project.

    • v1.0 [Date]: Document completed.

    • v1.1 [Date]: [Changes.]

    Executive Summary

    Write a high-level overview of the project that details its objectives, scope, and constraints so decision-makers can choose whether to approve it.

    • Provide a clear and concise explanation of the project goals and obstacles.

    • Highlight key insights about business needs.

    • Focus on value — what this project will accomplish for the business.

    Project Objectives

    Describe the project’s primary objectives, such as launching a new product or increasing sales for an existing one. Break them into milestones that clearly outline a path toward completion.

    • [Milestone #1]:

    • [Milestone #2]:

    • [Milestone #3]:

    Project Scope

    Detail the limits team members must stay within to complete the project. Note the project's impact on other departments, such as necessary maintenance or workflow changes. For additional guidance, explore the project scope template to see what you can carry over

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    Business Requirements

    Outline the requirements the project must meet to be considered successful. For example:

    • Specifications that products or features must meet to comply with regulations or meet user needs.

    • Cost constraints that the project must stay within to be worth the investment.

    • Timelines the project must meet to deliver the finished products before critical deadlines. 

    Key Stakeholders

    List all the relevant stakeholders who will need to collaborate to make this project a reality. For example:

    • Project managers.

    • Product managers.

    • Business analysts.

    • Development team leads.

    • Design team leads.

    Project Constraints

    Outline the financial and operational limitations the project will need to follow to remain within the scope. List any obstacles that the team will need to contend with as they work toward the objectives.

    Cost-Benefit Analysis

    Evaluate the business’s required investment to complete the project and justify costs by highlighting the project’s potential benefits and value. 

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