We’ve heard lots of positive talk for folks working in the technology infrastructure and software sectors with some predicting that 2010 will bring opportunity and growth as we emerge from the “Dismal Decade”. For IT Project Managers, we are starting to see an uptick in new jobs as technology implementations put on hold in 2009 are now starting to move forward. This is good news but it doesn’t come without skepticism where some companies still find it hard to see the value of PMO services and some do not see any return on IT investments.
If you deliver information technology or software development projects, ask yourself:
Does my Project Management Office directly link technology investments to corporate strategic and operational goals?
Are my project management processes capable of delivering complex technology and software without excessive corporate costs?
VyrtuNet is committed to helping clients provide exceptional project delivery services and now offers FREE P3M3 Rapid Assessments to help shape the future of your information technology delivery practices. Approximately 30% to 50% of the cost to deliver technology projects relates to non-value added process activities or rework required to eliminate defects. If you answered “no” to the questions above, you may want to consider the benefits of process capability progression as it will improve how you deliver projects to your customers. This offer provides a quick evaluation of your portfolio, program and/or project management processes. Moving through this assessment, you will discover best practice characteristics and the benefits of exploring P3M3 further.
When you are able to answer “yes” to the questions above, corporate skepticism surrounding PMO value and IT investment return will fade away.
P3M3 is a methodology for project, program and/or portfolio management capability maturity assessment and progression. P3M3 structure is similar to the hierarchical structure of the SEI CMM, using a series of five progression levels to characterize capability maturity. This model provides great flexibility for organizations that wants to pursue incremental improvement in specific areas because maturity levels may be measured and improved within any process area for any discipline (project, program and/or portfolio management). Organizations have the flexibility to decide what level of maturity they need to reach in order to meet business objectives. Some organizations find they can achieve great results without reaching the highest levels of the model across the board. Some find they only need to achieve a certain number of quality characteristics within a given process area without moving to a higher level.
Contact VyrtuNet at info@vyrtunet.com if you would like to schedule a FREE P3M3 Rapid Assessment.
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And don’t forget about that Project Workbook. It’s a must tool for IT Project Managers. Check out this blog for more information and images: http://vyrtunet.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/a-project-managers-dream-tool-project-workbook/
Free Service respondents will be prioritized by the date that their email is received. This free P3M3 Rapid Assessment offer is good through April 15, 2010 and applies to current or new VyrtuNet clients in the US only (for now). If you are located outside the US, VyrtuNet may be able to connect you with organizations in your area that offer P3M3 Assessments (organizations not affiliated with this free offer). Contact info@vyrtunet.com.
Templates for detailed project and financial planning and reporting: Risk Management Plan, Communications Management Plan, Contact List, Business Case, Monthly Budget Forecast Planning and Reporting tool and Budget vs. Actuals Report.
