Overview: Our Project Management (PM) service offering is designed specifically for Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) projects. We provide structured, hands-on support across the full lifecycle of system implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives. Our certified PMs bring domain knowledge, methodological rigor, and delivery accountability to ensure successful outcomes for our clients.
EMC project managers will perform the following activities:
- Project Governance Setup We establish a clear governance framework to ensure project alignment and control:
- Project roles and responsibilities clearly defined
- Steering Committee and PMO engagement
- Escalation paths and decision-making hierarchy
- Integration with client-side governance models
- Planning & Control We deliver precise planning and proactive control throughout the project lifecycle:
- Development of project charter, WBS, and timelines
- Budget planning, tracking, and variance reporting
- Milestone and dependency management
- Real-time progress tracking with tools like MS Project and Jira
- Resource Management We ensure that the right people are in the right roles at the right time:
- Role definition and allocation across project phases
- Consultant utilization planning and monitoring
- Alignment between client and vendor resources
- Resource buffers and peak load planning
- Delivery Methodology We adapt our approach based on client context and project type:
- Waterfall for structured, phase-based initiatives
- Agile for iterative, incremental delivery
- Hybrid for flexibility across diverse workstreams
- Formalization of RACI, sprint cycles, and delivery cadences
- Risk & Issue Management We identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues early:
- Maintenance of RAID logs with regular updates
- Risk scoring, categorization, and mitigation planning
- Escalation and ownership frameworks
- Proactive monitoring to prevent delivery slippage
- Stakeholder Communication We keep all parties informed and aligned:
- Weekly status reports with RAG indicators
- Executive dashboards and performance summaries
- Stakeholder-specific communication plans
- Alignment meetings and steering updates
- Quality & Compliance Oversight We maintain high delivery standards with full auditability:
- Standardized templates and documentation protocols
- Regulatory compliance alignment (e.g., REMIT, MiFID II)
- QA reviews and test exit criteria enforcement
- Structured go-live readiness and approvals
- Change Management We control scope and adapt effectively to change:
- Change request process and approval workflows
- Impact assessments (cost, risk, timeline)
- Communication of scope adjustments
- Project re-baselining where necessary
Optional Add-Ons:
- PM-as-a-Service (retainer-based)
- Vendor and onboarding coordination
- Go-live and post go-live support
- Project audits and recovery services