Project Management

The SOW as developed by WCG will identify and describe each phase of the implementation project and include entrance and exit criteria for each phase. WCG will work closely with the client and software vendor to develop and monitor these criteria, map specific vendor responsibilities to each (e.g. system configuration status, successful test runs, number of open issues broken down by issue type and severity, etc.), and provide insight and direction concerning advancing to the next phase.

WCG will bring a heightened awareness regarding specific, recurring project difficulties and will pre-emptively encourage and monitor key factors to mitigate these risks. Some examples include:

• Ensuring adequate training is provided prior to conducting the Discovery phase
• Running and testing conversion extracts early – providing converted data for testing and training as soon as possible
• Ensure that the vendor delivers the modifications and interfaces in a timely manner, at least by the second phase of Integration Testing
• Conducting a minimum of two mock go-lives, while testing and practicing all aspects of the cutover process
• Providing a “Sandbox Training Environment” to give end users the opportunity to gain self-paced, hands-on practice prior to go-live.

A core ingredient of WCG’s Project Management Methodology is to build a strong and integrated team involving resources from all parties: WCG, the client, and the software vendor. Our methodology will foster an environment of trust and single-mindedness to resolve project issues and deliver as promised. WCG will provide leadership that will encourage team building throughout all phases of the project.