Most IT projects don’t meet expectations—major drivers of such are unnecessary complexity, poor communication between vendors and buyers, and inexperienced project leaders.

Stackcurve offers IT project management as a costless solution to these difficulties—a way to ensure project success via clear dollars saved and new capabilities onboarded, all on-schedule.

Our experienced senior project managers lead IT projects from start to finish, including vendor communication, and ensure desired business outcomes are achieved, however those outcomes are measured. We furthermore provider complementary resources as helpful to backstop internal teams. 

Here’s the list of our project management process & amenities:

• Define & articulate trackable progress metrics and project success milestones:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish clear, measurable objectives
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) tailored to your specific project goals
  • Create a detailed project roadmap with clearly defined milestones and deliverables
  • Implement tools and processes for real-time progress tracking and reporting
• Assist throughout the vendor selection and onboarding cycle to confirm vendor/client incentive and term alignment:
  • Conduct thorough vendor assessments and comparisons
  • Facilitate vendor presentations and Q&A sessions
  • Negotiate contracts to ensure they align with your business objectives
  • Manage the vendor onboarding process, including initial meetings and expectation setting
  • Establish clear communication channels between your team and the vendor
• Create weekly plans coordinating weekly deliverables for all parties:
  • Develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) for each project phase
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and vendors
  • Set up regular check-ins and status update meetings
  • Use project management software to track progress and deadlines
  • Adjust plans as needed to accommodate changes or unforeseen challenges
• Prep, supervise, and coordinate implementation of IT systems to ensure proper vendor service and equipment deliveries and installations on-time:
  • Create comprehensive implementation schedules
  • Coordinate with vendors on delivery timelines and installation procedures
  • Oversee system testing and quality assurance processes
  • Manage any necessary training for your team on new systems
  • Handle troubleshooting and issue resolution during implementation
  • Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing business operations during the transition
• Documentation of all work to note gaps & improve internal & vendor workflows:
  • Maintain detailed project logs and meeting minutes
  • Create and update process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Develop comprehensive project closure reports with lessons learned
  • Identify areas for improvement in both internal processes and vendor interactions
  • Establish knowledge bases for future reference and continuous improvement
• Resources and support to ongoing IT operations and internal teams as projects play out post-implementation:
  • Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting
  • Offer training and knowledge transfer to internal IT teams
  • Assist with change management and user adoption strategies
  • Conduct regular check-ins to ensure the new systems meet business needs
  • Help plan for future upgrades or expansions of implemented systems
• Risk management and mitigation strategies:
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments at project outset and at regular intervals
  • Develop contingency plans for potential issues
  • Implement proactive measures to prevent common project pitfalls
  • Provide regular risk status updates to stakeholders
• Stakeholder management and communication:
  • Develop a comprehensive communication plan
  • Conduct regular project status meetings with key stakeholders
  • Create and distribute project updates and reports
  • Manage expectations and address concerns promptly
• Budget management and cost control:
  • Develop detailed project budgets
  • Track expenses and provide regular financial reports
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
  • Manage change requests and their impact on the budget
• Quality assurance and control:
  • Establish quality standards and metrics for the project
  • Implement quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to standards
  • Manage and resolve any quality-related issues