Strataserv provides the independent, objective expertise required to successfully plan, execute and control a Project or Program Management Office (PMO). Strataserv uses proven project management and software development processes, established project management and process management maturity models, as well as the software tools required to manage projects and project portfolios in a collaborative environment. We support your efforts to establish effective internal processes and best practices for the development and support of Information Technology solutions. We effectively manage PMO activities directly for our customers, greatly reducing both the time and cost of implementing an effective PMO function and the ongoing operating cost of the PMO function.

Our practical, unbiased and standards-based approach assesses:

• Current organizational alignment of IT and business strategy
• IT Process and Project Management maturity and capability
• Existing PMO IT and business practices: structure, methods and standards, processes
• Requirements for an effective PMO function
• The human factors and requirements for change management

Our internationally respected consultants average twenty-five years of industry experience and understand the importance of delivering PMO functionality using the most cost-effective approaches. Strataserv will perform unbiased assessments of your IT organization and practices, using established methods such as the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model (SEI CMM). We focus on identifying gaps and providing valuable recommendations on PMO function effectiveness and will implement methods, tools and techniques to adequately manage the PMO as an outsourced solution, or mentor and train your PMO.

Our PMI PMP certified consultants provide a proven approach for addressing process and project management issues based on the following methods:

• JAD facilitation for strategic planning and project requirements definition
• Consulting for all IT projects under development
• Implementation of proven process and project management practices
• Continuous process improvement
• Regular organizational re-assessments
• Enhance existing enterprise strategies with advanced technology and analytic solutions

Our Program Execution Office (PXE) includes all of the following components:

Issues/Problem Management Scope/Change Management Program Planning and Mobilization Sponsorship/Stakeholder Management Value Management Methods, Tools and Standards Management Resource Management Financial Management Knowledge Management Vendor/ Alliance Management Cross-Project Management Configuration/ Release Management Communications Management Program Control and Status Reporting Risk Management