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# Managing Project workbench

# Managing Project workbench {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The project workbench allows project managers to manage all aspects of a
project.
* **[Open a project in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_LGNbp8kCGXt6IxfpgSVWQ)**   
  The project manager can open an existing project in the project workbench.
* **[Create a project task in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/m3kjs9iJqvOJEvZciN8DpA)**   
  Create a project task for a waterfall phase.
* **[Manage project stories in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NbEkZzWuTNbWhyzSikdArA)**   
  If Project Portfolio Management and Agile Development 2.0 are activated, the project manager can manage the stories in a project from the project workbench.
* **[Create a story in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/51ouYUIi9gFkRYekFqcWfQ)**   
  Create a story for an agile phase.
* **[Create a test case in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FCsij8bedUsNKGmg6GjqiQ)**   
  Specifying a test plan is optional when creating a test phase. However, before you add test cases to a test phase, you must specify a test plan.

**Related concepts**   

* [Components of project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6LP17kaSwU~yPBOWrzo3zg "The project workbench displays project information in two distinct areas. The top pane displays the project visualization, and the bottom pane displays phase details in a list view or visual task board. There is also a header above the workbench that includes several buttons and controls.")
* [Project calculation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uWfGTpqD6CaHm5R0UUo6og "When creating a project, the project manager can select the type of calculation to use: manual or automatic (default).")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Access the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_3bxK4~IVrOi7STAs_bNnA "Access the project workbench from the Project form or from the application navigator.")