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Project & Program
Management
Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
Most important business initiatives require the dedication of a
Project Manager to manage timelines, resolve issues, negotiate
conflicting priorities, control budgets, communicate progress and
more. When multiple projects are involved, this holds true for an
entire program. It’s one of the most critical roles in business
success.
However, important projects fail at an astonishing rate - even under
the close watch of skilled and persistent project managers. Results
from recent studies conducted by IBM Global Services, the Project
Management Institute, and the Standish Group report that only 39% to
56% of projects are considered successful in meeting their time,
budget and quality goals. Why are these odds not much better than
chance?
Projects and programs involve people attempting to achieve something
new on a fixed timeline with
limited resources. Under these circumstances, success lies beyond the
control of even perfect plans. Consistently executing strategic
objectives requires the right balance between project management rigor
and the ability to effectively and collaboratively deal with change.
As the studies show, organizations that achieve high success rates
from their project and program portfolios are typically the ones that
have increased their use of standardized project practices and adopted
change management processes that increase their adaptive ness to
change.
At
Swairah, we incorporate Change
Management principles and best practices into everything we do because
it produces better results. When it comes to Project Management, that
means going beyond cost, time and quality goals to ensuring that the
desired business outcomes are achieved.
How We Can Help?
Since every initiative requires a uniquely tailored approach, we
collaborate with our clients to deliver solutions that yield success
in the following areas:
Project &
Program Leadership and Management:
Like most firms, our experienced consultants are PMP-Certified Project
Managers with the right blend of practical knowledge, experience, and
people skills to lead initiatives to success. However, they are also
experienced change leaders who know that finishing projects on time
and on budget is only half the job. On every assignment, they utilize
their full range of expertise to ensure that objectives are
accomplished in ways that maximize business value. Whether that means
assisting in project planning, helping to recover failing projects, or
leading initiatives from start to finish, we focus the expert
knowledge of your team on what they do best while leading each project
to success.
Project &
Program Management Office:
Consistent and effective project management practices are more than a
success factor in the completion of projects. They affect the overall
health of the project portfolio and the success of the organization.
However, developing and implementing PMO structures and functions is
easier said than done. It requires new roles, responsibilities,
processes, technologies, and the customization of best practices to
complement the organization’s objectives. Swairah’s approach
effectively aligns strategy and execution in the design and
implementation of solutions that meet each client’s specific needs and
goals.
Project
Oversight, Governance, and Portfolio Management:
Effective Project Oversight and Governance are needed to maintain the
alignment of project objectives with an organization’s goals. They
ensure that major stakeholders are provided with the reliable,
relevant, and timely information needed to make critical decisions.
When combined with effective Portfolio Management, our clients are
able to minimize risk and standardize the efficient delivery of
projects that meet business needs. Swairah’s approach to Project
Oversight, Governance, and Portfolio Management will establish and
improve your project portfolio management tools and processes so that
you can accurately evaluate, prioritize, and execute projects that
support your organization’s strategy and yield the highest ROI.
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