Resource Management Project EDD April 6, 2005 Scott Gray, Project Manager

Organization Background/Need ITB at EDD has about 500 IT staff Developers, Analysts, DBAs, Network Engineers, etc Several Projects occurring at same time Shortage of specific IT staff common (ex: System Architect) ITB needed more PM standardization

RMP Objective Implement Resource Management Processes, and develop/implement ITB Project Management Processes using MS Project Server 2003.

EDD’s MS Project Server Installation Challenges Culture Change Teaching the tool Getting Schedules into the tool takes time/expertise

Culture Change Pcubed Marketing Representative Team Presentations Website Extensive Training Room Posters

Teaching the Tool Pcubed – Expertise RMP Waves - Strategy to roll out use of tool to about 80 staff every two months, while also providing support to ensure quality. RMP Waves consist of: Training – Schedule Owner, Team Member Support – Dedicated RMP Administrator

Getting Schedules into the Tool Schedule structure knowledge – Pcubed, PMO PMM (2005 California Best Award) Initial Schedule Setup – Templates, Support Schedule Update Cycle - Support

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