Project Management Consulting

Its knowing how to bring the right resources together, internally and externally that catapults your
company into a higher level of success and we have found that to be the case with PMAlliance.
Jeff East, Smith & Wesson
PMAlliances project management consulting services have an impressive track record of providing
our clients with proven solutions that are both effective and cost-efficient. Not only do our
consultants have the experience to roll-up their sleeves to help drive your high-priority project to
successful completion, but they also have the expertise to mentor your personnel through the
process of adopting a more structured approach. If you require a customized approach,
PMAlliances project management consulting personnel will work with your organization to deliver
near-term successes on your projects while moving your organization in the right direction.Our
consultants are required to be PMP certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

With three different levels of consultants, we are equipped to take on many different roles and
provide a broad range of services including: project management training, mentoring, and on-
site project office development.
Senior Project Management Consultant Our Senior Consultants lead large cross-functional
project teams on challenging projects. They regularly facilitate:
Program charters that define scope and goals
High-level and detailed network-based schedules
Activity identifications, including durations, responsibilities and resources
The time-cost tradeoff process and validation of schedules
Staffing analysis
Validation and compression of schedules
Establishment of governance procedures, standard reports, coding structures, metrics and
templates
Implementation of Project Offices
Project Management Consultant Our Consultants lead cross-functional project teams on small- to
medium-sized projects. They regularly facilitate:
Program charters that define scope and goals
Work Breakdown Structures that identify work phases, deliverables, and activities
High-level and detailed network-based schedules
Activity identifications, including durations, responsibilities and resources
 Validation and compression of schedules
Generation of status memos for key stakeholders
Client instruction in the use of project management tools/methods
Project Management Coordinator Our Project Coordinators work under the direct supervision of
the onsite Senior Consultant or Consultant to:
Generate reports to inform project status
Identify areas that need attention by the project management
Update project files during the normal schedule update cycle
Serve as an onsite expert in project management software tools
Addressing Project-Related Issues
Often times it is the highly visible, at-risk project that drives management to recognize that a
better project management approach is required. Frequently, project management
consultants are brought in to address various project-related issues including: poor on-time
performance (key dates being missed), unsatisfactory financial results (unnecessary
expenditures to meet deadlines), dysfunctional team dynamics (poor communication, team
in-fighting, and misdirection), and complicated team composition (multi-locational, language
barriers, external partnerships, etc). By providing the right combination of
methodology, project management training, resources and technology, project management
consulting firms can help executives determine how to most effectively focus the resources
they have available. They can also help preserve the integrity of project deliverables by
ensuring that issues are identified in a timely manner and key dates are being consistently
met. These tools and support solutions help improve overall project metrics, while enabling
project teams to work more effectively and efficiently in high-stress environments.
Filling an Expertise Gap
Projects are sometimes launched without regard for the expertise and experience of the
project teams working on them. Also, a projects complexity, magnitude, and uniqueness
may be a significant concern even for the most experienced teams. Finally, the project
management proficiency required to lead major a project initiative may be unavailable or in
short supply. In these instances, a project management consulting firm can provide the
required expertise necessary to drive the project to a successful outcome.
Providing Advanced Analysis to Management
In many cases, upper management has difficulty evaluating project performance and making
the best decisions because they lack visibility to key project information. A project
management consulting firm can provide the necessary reports and analysis to equip
managers with key information on upcoming obstacles, possible project pitfalls, and potential
resource constraints. When this type of information is incorporated as part of a more
 encompassing project management approach, the consultant can convert standard project
data from a reactive snapshot of historical information into a predictive project analysis tool.

Establishing a Proactive Approach

Many projects, by default are managed using a reactive approach to problem solving. This
style of project management creates an environment where fire fighting is the norm and the
latest project emergency demands the attention. A proactive project management approach
enables project teams to identify obstacles earlier in the project,which allows them to make
better decisions and provide more cost effective solutions. By implementing the right mix
of project management training, consulting and advanced tools, a project management
consulting firm can establish an early warning system that provides management a forward-
looking tool to ensure their project will be executed as-agreed.
Project Assurance
Some projects are so critically important to the success of an organization that failure is
simply not an option. In some cases, a past project may have been so poorly executed that
management wants assurance that future projects will be more successful. A project
management consulting firm can assist in this scenario by helping to deploy advanced risk
mitigation tools and providing expert scrutiny of existing project schedules.
Offering Short-term Support Solutions
The lack of qualified personnel to support a congested project pipeline is an ongoing concern
to many organizations. Hiring and training full-time resources and mentoring them in the
intricacies of an advanced project management approach can require more time than
organizations have available. Project management consulting firms can fill the gap between
the immediate need for project management support and the organizations current
capabilities.
Conclusion
Project management consulting firms can bring a combination of experience, knowledge and
advanced tools that are not readily available in most organizations. By combining those
capabilities with an understanding of best-in-class project management practices it is easy to
see how the benefits realized from using a project management consulting firm can far
outweigh the out-of-pocket investment.
The Benefits of adding a Project
Management Consulting Firm to Your Team

There are quite a few reasons that corporate executives turn to external consultants to provide
project management support for their projects. The challenges that organizations face include: sub-
par project performance, the potential for lost credibility, lack of experience with a particular project
type, and a lack of internal project management practitioners. Project management consulting firms
can supply experienced practitioners that offer high-quality solutions to the complex issues facing
project teams. Here are six ways that project management consulting firms are making a difference
with leading organizations.

WE DO ONE THING.
Were focused exclusively on project management-and our people are chosen and trained for that
purpose. We attract, develop and retain the highest quality project management professionals in the
industry. And we employ a rigorous assurance process to make sure all project management
trainers andproject management consultants continually meet our quality standards-and yours.
WERE COST-EFFECTIVE.
We offer discounted project management training and consulting rates that save you money. And
whenever possible, we minimize travel expenses by providing trainers and consultants who are
based in your area.
WERE A ONE-STOP SHOP.
If you need a complete range of project management services, you can get them all from
PMAlliance. We offer project management consulting, training and project office
development services, led by four levels of project management consultants who are certified by
the Project Management Institute (PMI).
WERE FLEXIBLE.
One size does not fit all. You need a project management solution designed to meet your specific
need. Well match the right training and the best project management consultant to the task at hand.
WEVE GOT THE RIGHT TOOLS.
Our proprietary Web-based update and reporting tools work seamlessly with most popular project
management software systems to enhance communication, promote teamwork, improve schedule
accuracy, and increase the amount of time project managers have to analyze and resolve schedule-
related problems.
PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, TRAINING AND
PROJECT OFFICE CONSULTING TO MANY INDUSTRIES.
Here is just a partial list of the many industries we serve:
Property Developers
M&E Consultants
Main Contractors
M&E Contractors

Services:
Project supervision
Site meetings
Site Inspection
Project correspondence
Project Report
Drafting
M&E Designs
Quantity Take off

Authority liaison services:

TNB
SYABAS
TM Telekom
SKMM
MBSA
MDKS
MPKJ
MPAJ
MPS
DBKL
JABATAN BOMBA