Information technology (IT) is constantly evolving due to the continuous development of new methods and techniques. The associated changes in business operations are often addressed through projects. Project and program management help organize these changes.
In traditional project management, a (program) team of specialists from various disciplines is formed around a task or assignment. At the start of the assignment, the products and services to be delivered, the required budget, and the project duration are determined. During implementation, project controls are used, the environment and stakeholders are continuously involved, and product delivery is managed.
At the start of an assignment, the most suitable approach is also considered. The degree of agreement between stakeholders and the degree of certainty/predictability determine the approach. Consider:
For a ‘complex’ assignment, an Agile approach is suitable. Fixed teams are responsible for a defined portion of the work; that is where their expertise lies. Because the team remains in place for the long term, team members gain experience. Work is therefore distributed to teams, in contrast to projects where employees are formed around a temporary assignment.
This can also mean a combination of traditional management and agile delivery within customer environments, sometimes as part of a transition phase.
CIMSOLUTIONS’ Project and Program Managers bring extensive experience in:
CIMSOLUTIONS’ Project and Program Managers advise clients in all phases of the assignment, subsequently implementing the necessary approach and advising the teams throughout the process. They stay continuously informed about new developments in their field by participating in the Competence Center, attending internal and external training courses, and attending and speaking at symposia, etc.
The partnership we have with CIMSOLUTIONS is reflected in CIMSOLUTIONS' flexibility when it comes to deploying personnel, particularly in the areas of project management and analysis, combined with CIMSOLUTIONS' fixed values of account and field management.
The aforementioned is closely linked to Agile Consulting and Coaching. This ranges from advising on Agile transformations to practical implementation and, where desired, coaching employees in new or evolving roles. There, ‘Agile Delivery’ is discussed in more detail, as well as roles that sometimes overlap with traditional roles. Think of Team Leader, Scrum Master/Team Coach, Release Train Engineer, Product Owner, etc.
At CIMSOLUTIONS, you can turn to the full spectrum of change management, both technical and organizational.
