Management

Regardless of the business value, the talent of your people or the criticality of your project, without strong organization, leadership and visibility you are placing your success at risk. Why place a mission critical application or sensitive timeline at potential risk by leveraging an untested resource? Let one of Cohesion’s experienced managers work with your team, or manage one of ours, to ensure that expectations are made and met throughout all aspects of projects lifecycle.

Project Budgeting

Whether building the budget bottom-up or top-down, the budget needs
to work within the checkbook

A budget is a pivotal tool that effects multiple departments within a company. For the developers, it dictates how much time to spend on specific areas of the application. For the project manager, it's a baseline used to determine whether the project is on track. For sales or the client, it correlates directly to the success of the effort. It's no surprise that one of the biggest issues in creating a budget is interpretation. Large technology projects consume a tremendous amount time and capital. Our consultants understand that success is predicated on a detail-oriented approach. Cohesion PMO services employ a number of basic budgeting metrics to help budgeting by protecting it from subjective review. By understanding concepts, and making sure that everyone involved understands them, Cohesions puts you on the right track to an accurate projection. Projects are delivered on time and on budget, while maintaining a balanced understanding of the ultimate business goals.

Portfolio Management

A corporate vision can only be achieved if all requirements are met

The ability to manage a project or even multiple projects at one time is the mark of a solid project manager. What about managing a program or a corporate vision? Thinking strategically while acting tactically is a necessity for a Portfolio Manager. Understanding how every decision affects the overall roadmap makes the difference between success and failure. Let one of Cohesions experienced Portfolio Managers deliver your organization’s vision.

Project Management

Individuals or teams that specialize in defining, deploying and delivering projects

No matter the size of your organization or the nature of your business, Cost, Scope and Schedule will always drive the bottom-line. Regardless of title or certification a good PM must be a strong leader with exceptional skills. If they can’t motivate people they can’t manage projects. Cohesion knows that a good PM is so much more than the keeper of the schedule. It’s with this in mind that we have built a depth and breadth of unparalleled management talent.

Iteration Management

Self Managed teams are only as good as the direction they are provided

Pairing an Iteration Manager (IM) with your internal staff, Cohesion can introduce Agile concepts real-time and with real project context to your existing project. Our IM can provide guidance to the team, as well as communication and escalation with stakeholders.

Business Analysis

Highly skilled professionals who understand what the business is trying to accomplish and will be the voice of the customer

Communication is the backbone of every successful organization. The ability to process and relate information drives every aspect of what you do. A Business Analyst is not a documenter, or an order taker. They are first and foremost an excellent communicator. A solid Business Analyst is the voice of the business. They understand that what is being said isn’t always what is required. Building relationships, engaging with the business and speaking the same language as their audience is what makes a solid BA. We at Cohesion understand.