HKSM

A section of the resource management plan that explains when and by what methods project team members will be brought on, and how long each will be required.

Key Points

• Part of the overall resource management plan focused on staffing the project team.
• Details the timing for onboarding and releasing team members.
• Specifies acquisition approaches (internal assignment, contracting, vendors, etc.).
• Indicates expected durations and availability needed for each role or skill set.

Example

A software project specifies that two QA analysts will be contracted starting in Sprint 4 for eight weeks, a DevOps engineer will be onboarded internally at project kickoff for six months, and two developers will be released after the UAT phase. The plan notes HR coordination for internal moves and a vendor framework agreement for contractors.

PMP Example Question

Which document identifies when and how project team members will be obtained and the length of time they will be needed?

1. Team management plan
2. Resource calendar
3. Communications management plan
4. RACI matrix

Correct Answer: A — Team management plan

Explanation: The team management plan outlines the approach and timing for acquiring team members and how long they will be engaged. A resource calendar shows availability, not acquisition strategy or duration commitments.