Clients are the people (or organization/business unit/department, etc.) for whom the project is being undertaken. Whether it is an internal-company project or an external project, every project has a client or a customer, who has a business need that will be satisfied by the successful completion of the project.

What is the meaning of client in project?

In the project charter, the client is the person who solicits the services of an organization — either to do something on their behalf, improve something, or create something for them.

Who are the clients in project management?

A customer, often also referred to as client, can be a person or an organization that orders and buys products or services that a business offers. In project management, the customer is the one defining the requirements of the project and often setting the parameters such as budget and deadlines.