More and more companies are
faced with the quandary of managing multiple projects
efficiently and effectively. A common scenario for
a large number of companies is one where project
managers each follow their own standards, styles,
and templates and try to get their projects completed
within budget and on time. Needless to say, this
scenario also is replete with projects failing,
getting delivered late, going way overboard on costs,
and the like. In addition, project documentation
is sporadic and inconsistent.
As a result, many companies are now going about
setting up what is called a Program Management
Office - PMO. To many, the PMO is expected to
standardize documentation, define processes better,
and assist Project Managers in getting a better
handle on their projects. Yet, these things by
themselves do not guarantee an effective PMO.
In fact, quite a few of the companies who have
tried this approach have failed.
Avesta has a complete practice that revolves
around the PMO. This practice is a one stop shop
for all things related to setting up PMOs, managing
PMOs, improving PMOs and effectively managing
the change that inevitably results from setting
up a PMO. Avesta's highly experienced PMP certified
Program Managers have a strong experience in setting
up, managing and nurturing PMOs for various medium
to large corporations.
A typical engagement starts with a gap analysis,
which helps the client organization to identify
the gaps in where they are vis a vis the trinity
of people, processes and technology. Avesta's
consultants then put together a complete MAP (Management
Action Plan) of what needs to be done, and how
it should be approached. A very detailed Change
Management Plan is also crafted to manage the
changes that will result from the engagement.
Education is a strong component of this change
management plan, and Avesta's PMO Consultants
assist client organizations to think through their
own processes better. They facilitate these engagements
with information about industry best practices,
and help clients see their own processes better
by innovative modeling techniques based on unique
and robust PMO framework.
With the experience of knowing what works across
multiple verticals, industries and sizes of companies,
as well as or extensive experience in software
development training, and project management,
Avesta's PMO is uniquely poised to assist you
in defining and achieving your PMO goals.
