Case Study - Software Manufacturer

Executive Summary

Major international software manufacturer brought in internetPMO Project Consultant to assess existing project, and to develop the project plans necessary to accomplish their business objectives.  Software company was working on a joint effort with microchip manufacturer to develop a new security system for their manufacturing plants.

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Client Profile

Client Pain Points

 

Size: Fortune 500 Business

Budget: 1.3 mm

Team Size: 30 members

Duration: 10 Months

Industry: Long Term Healthcare

 

The existing team did not mange client expectations for resources, schedule, and solution desired.  Therefore no project definition was established.

 

Project Challenges: 

 

  • Resources were full allocated on other projects

  • Microchip manufacturer did not follow project management discipline

  • No clear understanding of project status

  • Stakeholder expectations were not being managed

  • Poor communications across all the business and technology functional areas

 

Solution:

 

Project Management Team worked with all parties to establish the parameters for a successful project.  It required a a large amount of coaching and selling of the project management concepts with all parties involved.