Program/Project Management Consulting
At our management consulting firm, we empower clients to manage and execute projects effectively, whether they have an established Project Management Office (PMO) or require external support. Our comprehensive approach includes creating detailed project plans, allocating resources strategically, monitoring progress, and implementing robust project controls to ensure successful project completion.
For clients with existing PMOs, we collaborate closely with their teams to identify areas for improvement and provide valuable insights, drawing on our extensive experience across various industries. We can help optimize PMO processes, develop best practices, and provide targeted training for project management staff, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Our expertise spans the entire project life cycle, guiding clients through every stage from conception to completion. By developing tailored project plans, efficiently allocating resources, and tracking progress against predetermined milestones, our consultants enable clients to navigate complex project environments and deliver results on time, within budget and meeting the required quality standards.
We also assist clients in implementing project controls and governance structures that provide oversight and effective management. This includes essential elements such as risk management, change management, and issue resolution, ensuring that projects remain on track and within budget.
The value of our program/project management services lies in our ability to help clients better manage risk, meet deadlines, and achieve their objectives more efficiently and cost-effectively. Partnering with our consulting firm grants clients access to experienced professionals who can ensure their projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality level. Furthermore, by establishing the right processes and governance structures or enhancing existing PMOs, clients can achieve improved project outcomes, effectively mitigate risk, and ultimately enhance organizational performance.
Our management consulting firm offers tailored solutions to support clients in managing and executing projects effectively, regardless of their current Project Management Office (PMO) maturity level. Our comprehensive approach covers all aspects of project management, from creating detailed project plans and strategically allocating resources to monitoring progress and implementing robust project controls.
a) Establishing New PMOs or Requiring External PM Expertise: For clients who do not have an existing PMO or need external project management expertise, we provide end-to-end support in setting up a new PMO or delivering project management services. We collaborate closely with the client to understand their specific requirements, create customized project management frameworks, and implement best practices that ensure alignment with industry standards.
b) Supporting Clients with Established PMOs Seeking Improvement: For clients with established PMOs looking to enhance their performance and efficiency, we identify areas for improvement and provide valuable insights based on our extensive experience across various industries. We help optimize PMO processes, develop best practices, and provide targeted training for project management staff, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
c) Assisting Clients with Mature PMOs: For clients with well-established and mature PMOs, we offer value-added services to maintain high-performance standards and unlock further potential. These services include:
Advanced Analytics and Performance Benchmarking: We provide data-driven insights and comparative analysis against industry benchmarks, enabling your PMO to identify opportunities for improvement and stay ahead of the competition.
Innovation and Best Practice Adoption: We help you identify and implement innovative solutions and best practices from other industries or leading organizations, fostering continuous improvement and ensuring your PMO remains at the forefront of project management excellence.
Change Management and Organizational Transformation: We support your PMO leaders in driving change and implementing new initiatives by providing expert guidance on change management strategies and techniques that maximize employee engagement and minimize resistance.
Talent Management and Leadership Development: We help you attract, retain, and develop top talent within your PMO, with a focus on enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
By leveraging our program/project management services, clients at all stages of PMO maturity can benefit from our specialized expertise, customized solutions, and extensive industry knowledge, ensuring optimal project outcomes, effective risk mitigation, and enhanced organizational performance.
Examples of our work
Banking Sector
We partnered with a leading bank in Saudi Arabia to manage a critical system upgrade project that impacted multiple business lines. Our team worked closely with the bank’s internal project management team to develop a detailed project plan, manage resources effectively, and implement robust project controls to ensure successful project delivery. We also provided training to the bank’s project management staff to enhance their capabilities and align with industry standards. The result was a successful system upgrade project delivered on time, within budget, and meeting the required quality standards.
Semi-Government Entities within Mega and Giga Projects
We provided program management consulting services to a semi-government entity involved in a large-scale infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. Our team developed a detailed program management plan, including schedules, resource allocations, and governance structures, to ensure successful project execution across multiple sub-projects. We also provided ongoing program management support, including risk management, issue resolution, and change management, to mitigate project risks and ensure the program remained on track. The result was a successful delivery of the mega and giga projects on time, within budget, and meeting the required quality standards.
Utility Sector (Water)
We worked with a leading utility company in Saudi Arabia to manage a water infrastructure project, including the construction of a new water treatment plant and pipeline network. Our team developed a comprehensive project plan, including risk management, resource allocation, and quality control, to ensure project success. We also provided ongoing project management support, including change management and issue resolution, to ensure the project remained on track. The result was a successful project delivery on time, within budget, and meeting the required quality standards, which improved the water supply in the region and increased customer satisfaction.
GICC has proven experience, expertise, relevancy, and wisdom across top industries such as public, utility, telecom,
and private sectors.