Program & Project Leadership

A direct linkage must be maintained between business strategy and tactical execution in order for organizational goals to be achieved. Project portfolio management is needed to allocate time, money, and other resources accordingly. Even if there were internal volunteers willing and able to take this on, competing priorities or organizational politics might cloud their judgement.

A more sustainable option is to mitigate that risk by using a qualified, impartial third party. We apply a holistic approach to program evaluation as part of establishing more informed resource planning and project risk management.

Aspirant provides oversight that helps clients ensure strategic continuity, fueling the realization of their company vision.

•    Auditing of strategic alignment
•    Project portfolio prioritization, rationalization, and right-sizing

Deadlines, external or self-imposed, are a necessary evil of the business world. And they rarely afford as much time as we would like. Each cycle brings another big push to boost immediate results. However, internal means for making a meaningful difference are hard to come by.

Aspirant helps clients meet short-term goals by providing incremental project manager support. These professionals have the expertise to lead the project management process end-to-end, or take on any specific portion of the project life cycle.

•    Interim / ad hoc project management
•    Strategic project leadership

Centralized program management tends to be a key differentiator for companies that consistently outperform their peers. A centralized project management office (PMO) establishes operating standards and drives accountability amongst delivery teams. This efficiency increases the potential impact to broader organization, but requires dedicated workstreams to operate properly.

Aspirant utilizes a proprietary AI-powered assessment to evaluate existing program manager capabilities and PMO infrastructure against what is needed. We then collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop operational methods and governance measures to close the identified gaps. Using Agile principles, we help clients lead change management to embed the the fresh ways of working.

Our holistic approach to management consulting includes supporting the enablement of core competencies that will generate sustainable success.

•    Project management / program management assessments
•    Process and organizational design
•    Implementation of new PMO / project management systems
•    Integrated industry and functional expertise

Don't jeporadize the time and effort invested in aligning project planning with corporate objectives, installing project management resources, and building out a PMO. Mitigate that risk with a defined governance structure. This will create accountability for portfolio management, keeping all project on track.

Most any firm can provide a project management consultant who passively handle the administrative components. That does not create much value. On the other hand, Aspirant's pros bring a strategic perspective and first-hand industry expertise that enables them to take on a much more active, collaborative role.

We bring the business acumen required to properly oversee a full portfolio, ensuring that all underlying initiatives (and your organization) are successful.

•    Portfolio governance program design
•    Project resource prioritization and allocation
•    Ongoing program KPI monitoring and reporting