The scope of the project management plan refers specifically to the input / output mechanism, which consists of the format of the document used to detail how the project scope to be determined, the manner in which the scale of the project shall be developed, how the project can be checked at the end of the scope and detail of how all the components of the work breakdown structure is finally set up and defined. Also, the scope of the project management that provide information and assistance in determining how the actual extent of the project management process, controlled at the end of the project management and / or project management team leader. The actual scope of the project management, project management, as most of the components, which can be very formal written document, or it can also be a much more informal written document. The detail level can vary wildly depending on the exact needs of the project and see.

This term is defined in the 3rd and 4 edition of the PMBOK.