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At Camgregorlach using our IT project management services will save you time and money. The project manager can get onboard at any stage of the project, but the biggest success is realised when the project manager works with the team from the outset of analysis, scope definition and planning.

Our professional project management service offers:

Project Scheduling

The correct estimation of time, effort and resources needed to implement any project is fundamental to keep the project on schedule, within budget and aligned to agreed quality expectations.

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Project Lifecycle Planning

Before starting any project, the project manager will produce a Project Initiation Document (PID). The PID is one of the most important artefacts in project management because it provides a foundation for the project. It specifies why the project is important, what will be delivered, when it will be delivered and how. It is effectively the contract that exists between the Project Management Team and the Steering Committee or Project Sponsor.

A good PID should answer the following questions:

Why are we undertaking the project?
It’s important to understand the background of the project, the motivation for undertaking it and its objectives. A project manager is not only interested in delivering an output or a capability to their customer, but very much interested in the wider context and the benefits delivery of the end capability will ultimately bring to the organisation.
What are we delivering?
A good PID will be as specific as possible about what is in scope and what is out of scope of the project, making use of flow diagrams and Product Breakdown Structures (PBS) to visually illustrate the boundaries of what is being delivered. It also clarifies the project’s success criteria, i.e. everything that must be fulfilled in order for the project to be considered a success.
Who is responsible?
It is important to clarify who plays which roles on the project so that nothing is missed. It will specify who takes on the role of Project Manager, Team Leader, Project Sponsor, Senior Supplier and Senior User representatives. The PID will also document who the main stakeholders are and who the Project Board comprises of.
When will the project be delivered?
The PID will include a milestone plan which highlights the main phases and activities of the project.
What are the risks, issues and constraints?
Projects more than often derail because of unforeseen risks and issues, so it is imperative to make sure they are identified and recorded as early as possible. It is also important to capture constraints and dependencies as they often turn out to be risks.
How much is it likely to cost?
It is good practice to include a cost estimate in the PID along with any budgetary constraints and assumptions used in its preparation.
Project Delivery

The project manager will:

  • Determine the requirements, resources and schedule for project implementation
  • Adhere to defined project methodology and governance controls throughout the project lifecycle, e.g. PRINCE2
  • Create and maintain appropriate project documentation
  • Assign roles and responsibilities within the project team
  • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project to time, cost and quality criteria
  • Lead the project from inception through to implementation and operational support
  • Provide effective Risk, Assumption, Issue and Dependency (RAID) management