Program and Project Management

Program and Project Management Offerings include:

• Program Management

  Program management services allow clients to see across all projects and better integrate projects between IT and business units. A dedicated MSI Program Manager will assess all corporate projects, their coordination and completion. Services usually span 12 – 24 months in length. Combining project management disciplines with business and general management practices at an oversight level gives organizations the ability to:

  • Define and manage business and IT driven projects
  • Establish project structure and standards for measuring success
  • Establish reporting criteria for steering boards and stakeholders
  • Drive and integrate multiple project initiatives
  • Develop a portfolio project plan

   
• Project Management

  Project management services from MSI are focused on providing support and guidance on individual projects. Services can range in length from 1 - 12 months depending on the size and scope of the project. The scope and time line of your project also provides the flexibility of having a full- or part-time project manager. Project managers are available for assistance on software/application development and technology infrastructure projects. MSI Project Managers provide project management services that:

  • Facilitate and document requirements gathering sessions
  • Provide a kick-off meeting to set project objectives and scope
  • Develop a communication and escalation plan
  • Establish risk identification and mitigation management plan
  • Establish change control processes and procedures
  • Manage the project plan and ensure delivery is on-time and on-budget
  • Ensure project acceptance and closure to your satisfaction

   
• Project and Process Assessment

  If you have a project that is falling behind due to organizational challenges, process issues or technological difficulties, MSI Project Consultants are available to help get your project back on track. With our Rapid Assessment and Recovery of Troubled Project service, MSI Project Consultants will conduct a thorough analysis of your project and provide a road map and action plan to ensure a successful outcome. The process includes:

  • Conducting interviews and analyzing project data
  • Developing comparative rankings for threats, opportunities and problems
  • Creating an ITIL scorecard and value stream map
  • Developing and documenting priorities and action plans
  • Delivering an executive summary and presentation

For more information, contact an MSI Program and Project Management specialist at 800.640.4674.