Project Management
"We're implementing a new e-commerce procurement system that is critical to our business plans. We need someone to take ownership of our project and ensure it gets delivered on time."
Unfortunately, a significant number of IT projects continue to fail. According to The Standish Group's CHAOS report, over 30% of all IT projects are cancelled completely. Over 50% of projects are classed as impaired - that is, they are delivered late, over budget, and with fewer features than originally specified. Cancelled and impaired IT projects have average cost overruns exceeding 180%, and time overruns greater than 200%.
Less than 20% of IT projects are delivered on time, on budget and according to specifications.
We specialise in managing IT projects. From initial planning, through system development and onto a post-implementation review, we look after your entire project process. The outcome of this is designed to deliver your project on time, on budget, and according to specifications.
We use a number of tools and methodologies recognised as best practise by project management professionals worldwide including:
- Statements of Work
- Fully costed and timed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Risk lists
- Peer reviews
- Acceptance testing
- Change request forms
- Issue tracking databases
- Regular status reporting
- Critical path management
- Budgeting and cost control processes
- Beta pilots
Project Recovery
In addition to common project management issues, failing projects often cause a breakdown in the relationship between project partners. This can bring your project to a grinding halt. We have the skills necessary to bring your project back on track and deliver a solution acceptable to all parties, including mediation, crisis management, project re-scoping and contract renegotiation.
In rare instances where a commonly acceptable solution is not possible, we can provide an exit strategy for project principals to disengage.
Contact us to discuss your project management requirements.