Project Banding
When submitting the OneIT Project Form, users will determine their Project Band which informs project priority. Project Banding determines the governance actions which must take place throughout the lifecycle of the project. This banding is reviewed and validated by departmental leadership and then presented to the Executive Committee for visibility and cross-departmental coordination.
| Band | Who Decides | Definition | Relationship to the Classification Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Executive Director selects for their unit; CIO verifies | Represents the unit’s highest-priority and highest-visibility work for the current 6-month cycle. They reflect what the unit and the CIO agree must be delivered or significantly advanced during this period. Should range between 3-7 projects per department | Not determined by classification. Classification levels provide context, but leadership judgment drives selection. |
| Gold | IT Directors | Represent high-importance work based on scope, risk, impact, integrations, or institutional value. These substantial efforts merit governance awareness even if they are not among the unit’s top priorities for the current cycle. | Typically high in multiple classification matrix dimensions. |
| Silver | Managers/IT Director | Represent important operational or service-enhancing work. They may be unit focused or cross unit and they may be included in a roundtable update at Executive Committee from time to time. | Typically moderate across most classification matrix areas. |
| Bronze | Managers/IT Director | Represent foundational, routine, or localized work that supports ongoing service delivery. These efforts are typically limited in scope and impact. They may be referenced during a roundtable update at Executive Committee if relevant. | Typically low across most classification matrix areas. |
Action Guidance
Once classification is confirmed, use the Project Actions Matrix to identify required steps and approvals.