Agile Project Charter Template
Free
A lightweight yet governance-ready Agile Project Charter template that helps teams start Agile projects with clarity, alignment, and shared understanding—without slowing down speed or flexibility.
About Template:
Agile projects move fast—but when the “why, what, and boundaries” are unclear, teams lose focus even before the first sprint begins.
The PMO Champion Agile Project Charter Template is designed to set direction without rigidity. It captures just enough structure to align stakeholders, define success, and protect teams from scope confusion—while fully respecting Agile principles.
This template is ideal for organizations practicing Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Hybrid Agile, where alignment matters as much as adaptability.
It brings PMO discipline into Agile initiation—without heavyweight documentation.
What’s Included in This Template
✅ Agile Project Overview
Project vision & purpose
Business problem or opportunity
Expected value & outcomes
✅ Agile Scope & Boundaries
High-level in-scope and out-of-scope items
Prevents uncontrolled scope creep
✅ Objectives & Success Criteria
Clear definition of “done” and success
Aligns teams and stakeholders early
✅ Roles & Responsibilities
Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team, Sponsor
Clear ownership and accountability
✅ High-Level Risks & Assumptions
Early visibility into delivery risks
Supports proactive mitigation
✅ Governance & Approval
Lightweight approvals
Audit-friendly without slowing teams
✅ Fully Editable Excel Format
No macros
Simple, clean layout
Easy to reuse across Agile initiatives
Key Features & Benefits
✔️ Agile-Friendly – No heavy documentation
✔️ Clarity from Day One – Shared understanding across teams
✔️ Stakeholder Alignment – Reduces rework and confusion
✔️ PMO-Compatible – Fits enterprise governance needs
✔️ Reusable & Scalable – Works for small teams to large programs
Who Should Use This?
Product Owners & Scrum Masters
Agile Project Managers
PMOs governing Agile delivery
Delivery & Transformation Leaders
Teams starting new Agile initiatives
Use Cases:
Agile project initiation
Scrum & Kanban project kick-off
Hybrid Agile-Waterfall environments
Enterprise Agile governance
Client-facing Agile engagements
