Executive Briefing for: Project Management Staffing Services

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1 1 Executive Briefing for: Project Management Staffing Services

2 Project Assistants Mission Context & Challenges Oversight of proposed solution Review of Key solution components Review of pricing methodology Next Steps 2

3 Delivering the future into the present Enabling organization vision thru PMO mission success: Better, faster, & more cost-effective projects PMO structure definition & implementation Project leadership & execution (Staffing) 3

4 Capital spend on projects has returned Unable to secure funding for FTEs Forced to go outside for a critical role that many would prefer to keep inside Internal staff skills or experience not available for level of need 4

5 Strategy &Governance Layer Lifecycle Management On Specification Portfolio Mgmt Propose/Select/ Measure/Respond Project Execution Layer Project and Program Mgmt. On Time/On Budget Right Projects Focus on Vision Alignment to Strategy Optimal Risk Highest ROI Most cost effective (Budget) Ideal timing (Schedule) Market Need (Specifications) Feasible (Resources) Done Right On-time On-budget On-spec 5

6 Portfolio Management Strategy/Governance Execution Leadership Lifecycle Management On Specification Project Management On Time On Budget Technical Execution 6

7 Portfolio Management (Strategy) Leadership Staffing Traditional Technical Staffing SDLC/ITIL Focus (On Specification) Directors, Portfolio Mgrs Execution Leadership Project Management (On Time, On Budget) Business Analysts, Solution Architects Project/Program Mgrs, Project Leaders, Coordinators, Schedulers, Admins Technical Execution 7 Developers, DBAs, QA, Documentation

8 Unrealistic timelines Unclear requirements Hiring technical talent vs. leadership talent Overemphasis on skills vs. results Process gaps (client and staffing partner) Staffing as a commodity Cost of commoditization 8

9 Full time placement for fee Try to Buy/Sliding scale fee Hourly Staff Augmentation Managed Services with SLA 9

10 Sr. Project Managers Program managers $150/hour (+/-) Project Managers Project Leaders $125/hour (+/-) Project Coordinators, Schedulers, Project Administrators $100/hour (+/-) 10

11 Business/R&D Projects Package Implementation Infrastructure/Hardware/Network Application Development 11

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13 QA Practice Management Process Tools Methodology for PMs Recruiting Process Microsoft Project (Enterprise: cloud) Talent Sourcing & Selection Flexible Capacity 13

14 Functional project management skills Methodology expertise Process execution experience Price of admission capabilities VS. 14 Interpersonal skills Keen Judgment Collaboration Relationship builder Analytical Persuasive Negotiator Effective trade-offs

15 Virtual bench: Taleo database built over many years Previous successful Project Managers Deep network built over 20 years in project management business Connected to PMI across many geographies Recruiting tools (Dice & LinkedIn Recruiter) 15

16 1 st wave: 6 inch bullseye Verify client responsiveness (24-48 hours) Clarify skill and experience requirements 2 phone screens 2nd wave: 1 inch bullseye Deeper screening against fine-tuned requirements References, drug screen Skype/Face-to-face Coaching for interviews Culture match to client environment 16

17 Oversight by Project Assistants practice management Led by seasoned practitioners Portfolio management best practice applied to guide client and Project Managers Proactive intervention Options/recommendations to enable project success Implementation of recommendations 17

18 Methods: Artifacts and supporting processes provided Simple set of tools for: Portfolio management Project management Focus on Scoping, Planning, Tracking/Variance Analysis, Change management, Reporting, Portfolio oversights Potential to integrate with client SDLC and Contract Management practices 18

19 SME on use of this Project management technology platform Microsoft Project Professional for Project Manager Project Online (Office365) Instance Standardized portfolio and project dashboard outputs using browser (Project Web App) Potential to add client seats if scoped into price 19

20 Integrate the process and tools with the right people/skills Provides predictability on project delivery and appropriate cost Aligning volume, size, complexity, scope with capacity Flexible capacity levels based on prices levels 20

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23 Large number of complex projects every year Significant investment in PM leadership Hard to predict & staff right level of PMs How to define & acquire opportunity to optimize 23

24 QA Practice Management Process Tools Std Methodology Microsoft Project (Enterprise: cloud) Project Managers Flexible Capacity 24

25 Defined Service Levels based on size and scoping factor produce increment scores that matches variable price bands : Number of projects Complexity of Projects Size of Project Number of Project Managers 25

26 Dial PM capacity up and down based on variable demand Our comprehensive offering ensures project success Predictable cost model that flexes with ebb & flow of portfolio Integrated Portfolio & Project Management connects government requirements to projects delivered 26

27 27 Executive Briefing for: Project Management Staffing Services