PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the project management engagement, cadence, and investment for your named projects.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the project management engagement Northwind Studio will run for Acme Co. It covers project setup and baseline, the ongoing rituals that keep work moving, and the reporting cadence that keeps stakeholders aligned.
PROJECTS
3
Named workstreams managed end to end.
CADENCE
Weekly
Standups with a monthly steering review.
DURATION
6 months
Fixed engagement, renewable at close-out.
Northwind Studio
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
The engagement runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · SETUP AND BASELINE
Project charter for each named workstream, stakeholder map, PM tool setup, milestone plan, and an initial risk register that becomes the baseline for the engagement.
PHASE 2 · ONGOING EXECUTION
Weekly standups, active tracking of tasks and blockers, milestone reviews, monthly steering committee updates, and continuous management of the risk register.
PHASE 3 · CLOSE-OUT AND RETROSPECTIVE
Formal project close, a written retrospective document per project, lessons learned, and handover notes so your team can carry the work forward after the engagement.
Not included: technical execution of the work, third-party tool costs, travel to client sites, and work beyond the named projects. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
The engagement is a fixed monthly retainer, plus a one-time setup fee and a closing retrospective. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup and baseline (one-time) | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 |
| Monthly project management retainer | $6,500 | 6 | $39,000 |
| Close-out retrospective (one-time) | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Total | $44,000 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature (setup fee) | Upfront | $3,500 |
| Monthly PM retainer (1st of month) | Monthly | $6,500 |
| Duration | 6 months | Renewable |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 2 weeks of signature, subject to the kickoff date you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED KICKOFF DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Project Management Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.