Pioneer's Program Management Fuels Strategic Traction

When our client embarked on an ambitious 5-year strategic plan, they realized a gap in execution capabilities. Though they identified six key initiatives to spur growth, they lacked the internal capability to ensure seamless execution.

Day-to-day, their IT department had a well-oiled PMO. But on the business side, program management was nowhere to be found. Leaders were assigned to each strategic initiative, yet additional resources were needed to manage the daily workload.

Pioneer hand-selected skilled consultants to spearhead each strategic effort. We equipped 4 of 6 initiatives with dedicated program managers.

Our experts became trusted advisors, guiding client project leaders on work plans, metrics, reporting, and resourcing. We facilitated collaboration across the portfolio, amplifying insights.

By managing interdependencies, we accelerated execution as one integrated team. Pioneer's consultants integrated with stakeholders, providing the structure to propel each initiative forward.

Pioneer's rigor drove traction and impact:

• Strategic initiatives with Pioneers gained immediate traction – clearer work plans and team management structure led to achieved milestones on, or ahead of schedule
• Improvements recognized in financial targets for applicable initiatives (average of 10% improvement over 12 months)
• Status of initiatives led by Pioneers were reflected as “Green – On Track” 50% more often than other initiatives
• Best practice processes executed by Pioneer PMs were adopted by other business teams across the organization
• Pioneer PMs drove client adoption of valuable capabilities within their business departments, such as decision-making, metrics/status reporting, prioritization, and resource planning

• Adopt a portfolio mentality. Even disparate initiatives can achieve more together through collaboration and shared learning.
• Embed program management early. Rigor and discipline are non-negotiable for strategic velocity.
• Equipping teams with PM fundamentals sustains success when the engagement ends.

• 6 major strategic initiatives propelled over 5 years
• 4 programs equipped with dedicated Pioneer PMs
• 50% more "on track" status for Pioneer-led initiatives
• 10% average improvement in financial targets