SiloSmashers

   

Challenge

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) required assistance with planning, implementing, staffing, and operating the ITS-JPO Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) to assist ITS-JPO in overseeing the cost, schedule, and performance of the entire research portfolio of ITS programs, projects, and major initiatives. DOT turned to SiloSmashers because of its expertise and experience, and for its recognition in the industry, for delivering superior quality consulting services and support in the areas of program and project management.

Solution

• Established and operate an enterprise PMO setting a framework for successfully completing cross-agency, multi-modal enterprise-wide programs, program management, and project management efforts.

• Defined ITS program data collection and reporting processes and work with the ITS-CFO to strengthen the ITS-JPO financial management processes.

• Developed strategic planning process and guidelines; refined ITS mission, vision, goals & objectives; created program development strategic planning framework; and contributed to the SPG Charter.

• Developed investment program proposal process, evaluation criteria and methodology, and associated material to support budget allocation.

Results

Through the development and operation of an EPMO oversight structure for the ITS-JPO research portfolio, SiloSmashers was able to maximize return on government research investments while simultaneously supporting the DOT and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) strategic goals.

Additional Client Benefits

• Defined, implemented, and institutionalized consistent program management methodology, best practices, and supporting tools across agency programs.

• Within 90 days of project initiation, resolved 56 program funding issues identified by an Inspector General audit, facilitating de-obligation of almost $12 Million.

• Reduced 1^st quarter Financial Integrity, Review & Evaluation (FIRE) issues from 167 to 53.

• Designed, developed, and implemented a SharePoint enterprise-wide tracking system to capture program milestones, tasks, budget, invoice, financial, and contract data.

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