project management
The Cavan Group has developed and streamlined the Project Management methodologies and processes necessary to guarantee success in any complex IT initiative. Our experienced team of professionals employs a suite of customized tools and applications to expertly manage, track, administer and report on the program.
Our approach typically includes:
- Resource Evaluation and Planning – we conduct a thorough review of all assigned project resources to determine commitment, capability, capacity and experience level.
- Risk Assessment & Business Impact – a critical component to determine the business tolerance for risk, downtime and service interruption.
- Schedule Development – Develop a realistic, achievable and manageable schedule that is considerate of resource availability, business activity, black-out dates and outside influences (lease expirations, merger activity, personnel transitions, etc.).
- Project Plan Development – in addition to providing the basis for the project process, the project plan can be used to effectively communicate status to business units, executive management and project sponsors.
- Budget Development & Management is the key to establishing and managing expectations for all costs associated with the project. The Cavan Group develops accurate budget information for capital and operating costs at the outset of the project, tracks expenditure throughout the engagement, and provides accurate and timely reports for review and analysis. In addition, we early-flag any project cost that deviates from budgeted figures.
- Validation of Information produced by the client, vendors or other resources. It is essential that any data that forms the basis for planning and assumptions is accurate and complete.
- Management of Project Resources – Although it is often referred to as "herding cats," managing all project resources is crucial to success. Whether it's internal IT staff, contract help or vendor resources, The Cavan Group keeps a tight rein on resource participation, accountability and task completion.
- Project Administration – The Cavan Group has developed a Project Administration "tool-box" that includes Decision Logs, Action Item Logs, Executive Status Reports and a SharePoint site to actively track, manage and report on the project progress or status.
