Cambio project managers are experts in a variety of disciples and take ownership of issues until they are resolved effectively.
While project and program management are distinct disciplines, they are inextricably linked. Cambio’s program management process leverages our team’s extensive experience in leading a diverse set of programs across the federal government. Our consultants understand that effective program management depends on effective project management, which itself depends on a cadre of professionals including not only project managers, but also an array of technical specialties and disciplines within the project and program management profession, such as requirements development, cost and schedule estimation, and risk management.
Cambio consultants also leverage proprietary project management tools and templates that are tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our approach provides our clients with clear expectations of project goals, a realistic understanding of risks and a proven approach to management that contributes to the success of any engagement.
Our teams' expertise is aligned to leading practices in project management such as the PMI institute - The PMBOK® Guide, which provides project managers with the fundamental practices needed to achieve organizational results and excellence in the practice of project management.
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Project Management Office (PMO)/Portfolio Management Our consultants collaborate with clients to plan, design and operate program management offices that improve an agency's strategic execution capabilities. We implement policies, templates, and systems that help the PMO run smoothly. Whether the PMO is set up for an entire organization or for one project, our extensive experiences ensures that an agency achieves its intended goals.
Communication Providing effective and targeted communication strategies and work products is an integral part of any successful program or project. Our consultants develop clearly defined and executed communication strategies to drive a cohesive change agenda, including leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, cultural and organizational change, risk mitigation, and reporting. It is worth noting that Cambio consultants also have extensive experience in supporting projects that require Congressional testimony and GAO or IG audit support.
Stakeholder Engagement Change is about people. People will surprise you. Stakeholder engagement goes beyond profiling the audience and telling them what they want to hear. Bringing people on board or supporting them to lead a transformational change requires a depth of understanding of the motivations, behavior, and dynamics of individuals and groups within a federal agency environment. Our stakeholder engagement approach is built on empathy and is the primary tool we use to mitigate risks in all of our projects.
“When you have (an executive sponsor) totally engaged in the process you feel comfortable going to them when you have problems - they can help you when you hit a stumbling block, and/or when you need resources, they know what you need.” - Department of Commerce Executive
Integration One of the challenges that we encounter frequently are programs and projects and that are managed in a silo with little to no coordination across different functional areas of the agency. Our approach continually calls for evaluations of potential integration points and extensive communication of program goals and challenges. We strive to integrate projects into the relevant strategic planning, goal-setting, and performance improvement processes of the agency. With guidance and approval from our client sponsors, we also identify links to the designated a Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO) at each agency.
Change Impact Assessment Our change impact assessment methodology identifies what is being changed as a result of a new program or project, who is impacted and the magnitude of change. The assessment can include a gap analysis between current and future organization structure and roles, business process and system functionality. We use this tool to quantify the change effort and gauge the level of change management activities, stakeholder engagement, communications and training required.
