Every finished product or service a company produces stems from a series of projects with specific objectives, timelines, and goals. Project management plans ensure the timely completion of tasks and keep them aligned with the scope. The project scope describes the work required to deliver the final product on time and within budget.

The project scope document clarifies the project's objectives and outputs when launching a new product or service. It also guides management's decision-making. The project scope begins with understanding internal and external factors. Then, it outlines key objectives, such as the project's purpose, due date, and cost.

In addition, the project scope might outline key milestones to help project stakeholders, management, and participants. It will also establish constraints and limitations for personnel, resources, schedule, and other requirements. Constraints and limitations prevent scope creep, which can take projects on unnecessary tangents. They keep the team and stakeholders focused so that teams can meet the objectives of the original project scope.