Effective project management is essential
Whether you’re implementing a new HRMS, adding a module, or a complementary product, a successful project begins with a sound implementation methodology. Project Management elements common to all projects include:
Quality Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Value Management
Project Communications
The Project Management Workbook
Each project with a client uses a Project Management Workbook (PMW) to aid in quality assurance. The PMW updates itself in real-time with the data tracked in PSA and includes other tools the project team will use to manage tasks, issues, risks, communications, deliverables, and timeline.
Project Task and Time Tracking
Once the engagement begins, projects are tracked using a web-based project tracking system (PSA). Consultants enter time on a daily basis enabling real-time tracking of project status.
Project Dashboard
The PMW presents a real-time dashboard view of the project that includes a Gantt chart, burn-up charts (based on either tasks or hours), and the major timeline milestones.
Risk Management Plan
Project risks are identified during the project kickoff meeting and at each end-of-phase QC review meeting. As risks are identified during the project, they are added to the risk management tab.
Deliverables
Project deliverables are identified in each detailed task plan. The status of each deliverable is tracked in the PMW.
Issues Tracker
Assuring project quality and success depends on the balance between managing scope and assuring critical issues are addressed. The issues tracker with the PMW is used to capture any concern or issue. All issues are reviewed to determine if the issue is in scope and if so, to specifically assign responsibility and associate it with a specific task plan. Issues that are out of scope are presented to the client so that they can request a change in scope or decide to table to issue.
