What is Program Management?
FTE supports its clients through the development and implementation of a comprehensive Project Management Office (PMO). The Project Management Office traditionally becomes the hub for accomplishing transformation objectives and effectively driving accountability while tracking project status.
OUR INTEGRATED APPROACH
A critical factor in the success of any transformational effort is the integrated and coordinated management of multiple initiatives that are underway within the organization at any given time.
Status-At-Glance with War Rooms
Our War Rooms are central nerve centers for the PMO office and provide visual representation for the project. FTE brings a standard war-room format based on our extensive experience that is then customized by the clients’ project team to meet businesses specific needs.Visual Program Management
In many of our client’s organizations there simply isn’t time for team members to digest verbose, lengthy status reports. To address this, we implement a more agile way of working. Visual Program Management techniques with proven Plan, Do, Check, Act iterative process to keep the project or transformation running smoothly.The Four-Step Approach
Our advisors will meet with your team to understand your specific project needs. From that point on, we’ll lead you through the Kick-off, Planning, Execution and Completion phases. This disciplined approach provides the leadership, principles and tools needed to avoid common pitfalls and achieve the desired results.THE IMPACT
Complex Projects
For complex projects, tools alone are not enough; FTE’s subject matter experts have the experience to see around corners, predict potential pitfalls and develop countermeasures preventing costly budget and un-scheduled overruns. Our team has decades of experience managing challenging projects and budgets from hundreds to a hundred million dollars.New Product Launches
We have deep experience within the entire manufacturing launch cycle including the development of Product Quality Standards (PQS), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), developing manufacturing processes and specifying and procuring equipment, workforce training, launch readiness tracking and managing post-launch volume ramp and quality containment initiatives.
THE FTE DIFFERENCE
Flexible Level of Engagement
FTE can deliver multiple levels of engagement ranging from Project Management Office configuration and oversight to providing a fully staffed PMO with full execution and project deliverable responsibility. Our advisors are equipped to plan, manage and deliver results.Expert Resources
FTE has a large global network of Advisors that are ready to assist you immediately. For program based needs, a Project Management Office provided by FTE is a valuable alternative to costly hiring of permanent employees.
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