PROJECT MANAGEMENT

At CE Wilson Consulting, solid, proven Project Management methodology is at the heart of everything we do. But we go far beyond the basics of helping you bring a project to completion on time and on budget. Every relationship begins with a deep dive into your business, your team, and the goals you are trying to achieve. It’s not just a project – it’s an experience.

What Makes Us Different?

The details matter. In our world, there is no such thing as a minor detail. By truly understanding the full scope of your project and its impact on key stakeholders, we become invested in helping you achieve your goals.

Our engagement. We integrate seamlessly into your organization and become a part of your team, not a resource removed from it. Whether on-site or remote, we evaluate team engagement and morale through the life of the project.

Our diverse approach. Whenever possible, we pair you with a project manager who has real-world experience in your industry, as well as someone who is a good fit for your organization. We define an approach tailored to deliver your unique goals.

Our Process

We understand every organization and every project has its own unique set of challenges, and we customize the Project Management experience to accommodate those differences. Of course, our process always follows established methodology and best practices.

Here is an overview of what you can expect:

Gather information. We help you define the problem or opportunity for improvement, who it impacts and potential solutions.

Develop a plan. Once we determine what you are trying to accomplish, we develop and propose a road map to get you where you want to go. This is also when we define the scope and goals of the project.

Gain organizational support. We understand how challenging it can be to get everyone on board. We help you establish support strategies for stakeholders at key levels of your organizations.

Manage the scope and schedule. This is where your Project Manager and Coordinator will shine. They’ll keep the team and the project steadily moving toward completion, while troubleshooting any challenges that arise and consistently communicating with key stakeholders so no one is left in the dark.

Manage vendors. If your project needs the assistance of outside vendors, we will loop them into the process and manage them as part of the team.

Implement the project. We will be right there with you when you launch the finished project to help you introduce it to the organization and celebrate the team’s success.

Train the organization. If needed, we will help you train staff on the changes you implement to ensure all that hard work doesn’t go to waste.

Short- and Long-Term Follow-Up. We stay in touch immediately after implementation and in the following months to ensure things continue to go smoothly and that you are seeing the results you planned for.

Facets of Project Management

Business and IT Project Management

Managing business and IT projects from beginning to end comes with numerous challenges that can impact the end result. We integrate both technical and business aspects of your project and engage all affected business units in a way that’s organized and cohesive, maximizing your ROI.

Our Project Management:

Helps companies clarify what they really want and need from a project before diving into the project management process
Provides clear direction on identifying challenges and coordinating solutions
Guides the team through the execution of a defined plan
Monitors and controls project deliverables, time, cost, scope, quality, risk, communications and other factors to ensure project objectives are achieved during each phase
Helps successfully transfer ownership of the project from the project team to operations, equipping key employees with the tools and knowledge needed to be successful in the future
Ensures best practices are followed throughout all phases of the project, ultimately saving time, money and resources

We help companies overcome common IT Project Management challenges, including:

Getting key stakeholders on board
Managing milestones and project progress to ensure everyone is engaged at the right times
Purchasing a product prior to defining your business requirements, which can lead to expensive customization efforts
Managing vendors to implement your solutions

Portfolio Project Management

Portfolio Management is the process and ability to view your portfolio of projects and identify the initiatives you want to invest in. It offers visibility into time, cost and resource constraints. We can help you:

Make better investment decisions that align with your strategic objectives
Obtain more control and visibility over how you spend your valuable resources, including time cost and people
Realize your maximum ROI on project investments

PMO Development

The Project Management Office is a centralized group that manages the governance around Project Management. Most often part of the IT department, the PMO helps define the Project Management process and ensures people adhere to it. We can help you:

Develop a new PMO or help move your existing PMO to the next maturity level
Assess where you are now, where you want to go and help you get there
Mentor the team to achieve successful milestones
Provide PM consulting support and expertise as your team develops

IT Service Delivery

Irrespective of your industry, the business of IT and the services the department provides to its customers are critical. Defining those services, how they are delivered and the cost to deliver them benefits your organization overall. Our IT Service Delivery helps organizations look at overall services versus individual components. We can assist you with:

Implementing an IT services delivery process
Taking inventory of services and determining costs to provide them
Developing a catalog of services as a process management tool
Managing the purchase of a service delivery tool, and guiding the vendor through implementation