Project and Portfolio Management Systems Implementation

SOMOS can develop and implement project and portfolio management systems tailored to our clients' needs that will help them address the visibility, cost, and risk management concerns of chief stakeholders. Our consultants can help integrate Enterprise Project Management tools with clients' existing systems (such as accounting, email, reporting, and IT infrastructure systems), allowing clients to use the EPM tools according to their own standard project management processes and methods.

Project and Portfolio Management Systems can greatly enhance management direction and control by identifying and monitoring key project related indicators, such as resource usage and shortages, costs, and the prioritization of vital activities. When used to track performance and risk, these systems can save valuable time and capital resources.

Examples of SOMOS Engagements for Project and Portfolio Management Systems Implementation

Large Defense System Development
Defense Contractor
SOMOS implemented a cost/schedule control system based on Open Plan (scheduler) and Cobra (cost management system) to support the client's US Department of Defense contract that had specific cost/schedule reporting requirements. Our client subsequently met the government reporting requirements, and achieved far greater insight into the projects' performance.

Large Multidisciplinary Project
Private Sector Customer
SOMOS consultants assisted in the implementation of a cost/schedule reporting system within the customer's organization, which brought them better insight and control over their projects. The system was based on Open Plan (scheduler) and Cobra (cost management system).

SAP Financial and Material Management System
Government Department
SOMOS consultants designed, developed, and implemented a simplified cost and schedule reporting system for a government department with critical time constraints for implementation of the SAP system. The system helped the Project Manager identify critical resource shortages within six weeks of the project's start, and the PM was able to take action to ensure on-time completion of the project. The system was based on Primavera Project Planner and SureTrack (scheduler), and Cobra (cost management system).

Cost/Schedule System Implementation
Leading Telecommunications Manufacturer
SOMOS consultants designed and implemented a cost/schedule control system for use by the project office supporting the product development group. The system helped managers at all levels gain better insight into the progress of their projects, and also helped identify specifically where resources were being wasted on low-priority or other unnecessary activities. The system was based on Autoplan (scheduler) and Cobra (cost management system).

Client Services System
Government Department
SOMOS consultants designed and implemented the project control system for this multi-million dollar project. The system enabled effective management visibility and control of project resources and accomplishment. The system used Open Plan (scheduler), Cobra (cost management system), and several desktop scheduling tools.