Posts by Terry

PHASE – PRE- PROJECT PLANNING Pre-project Planning – Project charter creation. Included are Benefits, Scope, Methodology, Guidelines, high level plan, deliverables, milestones, team structure, RACI chart, Strategy and metrics for RICEFW documents and customization, conversion, testing, infrastructure, security, training change management, assumptions, constraints and conflicts. Project Governance defined – Types of meetings,...

As a Project Governance and /or Manager Specialist I build a deep understanding of customers needs. Below is a simple predictive IT costing matrix we used at a very large client for a 40 million dollar project. The object was to quantify large RFPs (Request for Bid) from consulting firms. The end result was to finalize which ERP and development components were absolutely required over the next 2 years to optimize the clients business....

This article is to provide insight into the trials and tribulations of finding the “perfect” job. What am I looking for? I have an incorporated business in IT | Supply Chain | S&OP | SAP | Consulting, therefore a Project Management contract of 6 months or more is my preference.  I am open to other senior positions as well. I own my business to be my own boss, create business partnerships, a more flexible lifestyle and seek...

Job searching is one giant unnerving roller coaster ride One of the biggest challenges in life is job searching. Whether you like it or not, our jobs define who we are in the eyes of others, and is our principal driver of meaning and purpose. How many times do you get asked what you do in life by strangers at a party? As much as you want to say “I am a peace loving libertarian”, people want to know what you DO. Job searching is one of...