‘A disciplined approach to the delivery of agreed outcomes through the optimum use of resource within specified timelines and to budget’
Introduction
McCarten Flower understands that projects and programmes are temporary constructs’ created to deliver specific goals. In the world of Defence projects tend to be grouped into larger programmes.
All successful organisations depend on the delivery of projects and programmes. To prevent poor investment wasted time and sub-optimal performance investment in robust project teams is vital.
The role of the accomplished project manager is to galvanise the specialists who deliver core technical expertise into a effective team. Of course it helps to have technical expertise but the effective Project or Programme Manager will have the skills to create the outcomes that deliver the organisations aims and objectives.
Approach
McCarten Flower’s approach is to deliver specialist project and programme managers who are academically qualified and with significant sector experience.
We add significant value by working closely with our clients to understand the strategic goals of their business. All of our PPM are either trained to PRINCE 2 standards or have qualified through the Association of Project Managers (APM) programme.
Our Offering
McCarten Flower has demonstrable capability in delivering PPM.
Our offering includes:
Programme & Project Office. A comprehensive package of resource for the provision of technically qualified staff and supporting services to deliver the complete project.
Governance & Assurance. Reviews and audits of the programme/project against original terms of reference, guiding policies and standards or other mandated instructions. Review of alignment against the strategic aims of the business.
Planning & Budgetary Control. The planning and monitoring of finance and cost including Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
Risk management. The early identification and measurement (time, cost, performance) of risks associated with the project. The management and mitigation of risk in a structured manner.
Bid Support. Analysis of customer requirements and the development of a costed robust project/programme schedule against clear milestone deliverables.
Change Management. McCarten Flower recognises the significance of change in the workplace. The management of change is fundamental to achieving goals, McCarten Flower is able to demonstrate competency in all aspects of this key aspect of project management including Trades Unions negotiation and TUPE processes.
Adding Value
McCarten Flowers approach goes beyond the stated roles of PPM. We drive value by:
Close engagement through all levels of the organisation.
Fit seamlessly into any organisation or structure and actively promote benefit on behalf of our clients.
Provide significant sector knowledge as part of our service to deliver innovation and alternative strategies.
Relevant Experience
McCarten Flower can demonstrate significant engagement across a number of capital transformational programmes and projects including:
