Getting ready to run a large project, programme, portfolio or even a series of small projects is in itself a project. The need for a ‘programme management infrastructure’ is key to the success of all but the smallest project.

Xarus can provide a fully implemented Programme Management Office (PMO) infrastructure comprising of a processes, procedures, associated templates and training.

Listed below is a small sample of the coverage of our PMO solution, with guides and templates being available in the following areas:-

• Risk management
• Change management
• Configuration management
• Issue management
• Financial management
• Time management
• Tender management
• Progress reporting/Status reporting
• Communications management
• Project Support Office (PSO)
• Quality Management
• Stage gate reviews

 
In short a fully operational PMO and associated training for your staff.

Our PMO solution is implemented in-line with relevant PRINCE2 and ISEB standards in order to provide a critical project control function, but where required we are often able to tailor our standard offering to align with any of your existing company methodologies.  With access to over 1000 templates / processes, we are able to leverage a significant knowledgebase.

Furthermore, Xarus can fully resource the PMO to provide a independent centre of excellence, resulting in a useful programme asset, especially when managing multiple suppliers or requiring a rapid deployment of a PMO