Project Management
Strategy for the Project Mangement Office
PMO excellence results in a centralized, cohesive department with clearly defined, data driven metrics for project management standards, practices, and governance. Our consulting establishes, optimizes, and digitally transforms your PMO to align to your strategic objectives. Activities include:
- PMO Design: Assisting you in setting up a PMO that suits your specific needs and objectives. Defining the PMO's structure, roles and responsibilities, processes, and governance framework.
- PMO Optimization: Evaluating your existing PMO to identify areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance their effectiveness. This may involve refining processes, developing standardized methodologies, or implementing project management tools and technologies.
- PMO Transformation: We guide you through significant change in the PMO, such as methodology changes, digital tools and automation. This includes assessing the current state, defining the desired future state, and developing a roadmap for the transformation.
Information Technology (IT) Project Management
Companies often hire contract technical project managers to oversee software development projects, infrastructure upgrades, system implementations, and other IT initiatives. Our IT Project Managers are equipped with playbooks, templates and ChatGPT tools for global initiatives to SMB sized opportunities.
Key Problem Areas in IT Projects that top notch PMs Prevent:
- Budget overruns: One of the most common risks is exceeding the allocated budget for the project. This can happen due to inaccurate cost estimation, scope creep, unexpected expenses, or unforeseen technical challenges.
- Inadequate planning: Poor planning can lead to a variety of risks, including inaccurate timelines, unrealistic expectations, and insufficient resource allocation. It is essential to have a comprehensive project plan that addresses all key aspects of the IT infrastructure project.
- Technical challenges: IT infrastructure projects often involve complex technologies and systems. Technical challenges may arise during implementation, integration, or migration processes, leading to delays, disruptions, or even failure of the project.
- Security vulnerabilities: IT infrastructure projects involve handling sensitive data and establishing secure systems. If security measures are not properly implemented or if vulnerabilities are overlooked, it can expose the organization to data breaches, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
Life Sciences and Healthcare Project Management
The life sciences and healthcare industries contract our technical project managers for various projects, including software implementations, electronic health record (EHR) system upgrades, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Technical Expertise: Successful PMs must possess a solid understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and industry best practices. They need to be well-versed in healthcare-specific software systems, standards, and regulations to effectively manage projects within this domain.
- Regulatory Compliance: PM's need to ensure that projects comply with relevant regulations and standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). They should be familiar with the requirements and help the development team adhere to these guidelines.
- Stakeholder Management: Healthcare software projects involve multiple stakeholders, including healthcare providers, administrators, regulatory bodies, and patients. PMs must understand the diverse needs and expectations of these stakeholders and effectively manage their involvement and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Security and Privacy: Healthcare software deals with sensitive patient data and requires robust security and privacy measures. Project managers must prioritize security considerations and ensure that appropriate measures are implemented, such as data encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.
- Interoperability: Healthcare systems often need to integrate with various other systems and devices to facilitate seamless data exchange and interoperability. Project managers should plan and coordinate integration efforts, manage dependencies, and ensure that interfaces and data standards are properly implemented to achieve interoperability goals.
- Change Management: Companies often experience frequent updates, regulatory changes, and evolving user requirements. PM's must effectively manage change requests, assess their impact on the project, and ensure that changes are properly documented, communicated, and integrated into the project plan.