WHY DOES PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATTER?
Project management is like traffic control for software development; when it’s done well, everyone gets where they’re going quickly and efficiently, and when it’s done poorly, traffic jams may be the least expensive result.
Project and program management services keep your work moving and keeps everyone focused on the same goal. When done consistently and well, PM:
Protects your budget through timeline management and risk management
Improves relationships by providing clear and consistent communication within software teams and with project stakeholders
Provides clarity by defining goalposts, documenting requirements, and tracking progress
WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU, AND NOT JUST DO IT MYSELF?
Imagine trying to conduct traffic from inside your driver’s seat. At Matrix Multiplier Consulting, we keep an eye on the road conditions, helping you and your team all stay focused on what’s right in front of you.
We keep our focus forward: It’s far easier for a project manager who isn’t deep in the weeds of development or other project work to monitor the project as a whole. While you and your team get work done, we can track progress, identify potential blockers, and figure out how to clear the path.
We build a shared vision: We have experience generating clear, measurable requirements that can be used by development teams and stakeholders alike. By making sure we all agree on where we’re going, we help you get there faster.
We sweat the small stuff: Our QA expertise means we bring a strong attention to detail to your project. Whether it’s nailing the details of a status email to your clients, identifying key project dependencies, or ironing out the right order for your backlog, we make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
We translate well: Our experienced project managers are used to communicating with everyone from the most technical developers to high level executives. We can speak the right language for the right audience to make sure everyone stays informed. We also have experience in a variety of SDLC frameworks - agile, waterfall, and in between.
WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME?
Matrix Multiplier Consulting offers the following software project management services:
Documenting requirements and acceptance criteria: We can help you turn your intentions into concrete, clear deliverables. Whether you want detailed technical specifications or well-groomed stories, we can help make sure everyone is on the same page.
Backlog management and triage: Keeping focused can be difficult once development begins; we can help ensure the work your team is doing is supportive of your timelines and project goals. This includes both helping identify the right order to take building features as well as assistance balancing issues that are identified and changes that are needed during development.
Monitoring and reporting status: Need someone to check in with your team, help people stay on the same page, and to identify and report issues to your management team as early as possible? We can conduct efficient team meetings, write status for a wide variety of audiences, and keep our finger on the pulse of what’s going on with your team.
Process definition and documentation: If you’re looking at increasing consistency in how your organization works, we can analyze your existing practices and pain points to identify where things could work more smoothly. We develop processes and documentation based on the reality of your organization - not just pie-in-the-sky ideals - so they actually help people work instead of getting in the way.
These services can be provided individually, or collectively as part of a full PM solution for your organization.