WSP employ proven systems and experienced programme managers to control the many program elements and interfaces, and to manage the uncertainties of large, complex programs. Benefits associated with this enhanced control include reduced costs, improved schedule performance, improved quality, risk sharing, and staffing flexibility.
Examples of Programme Management scope are shown as follows:
- Recognition of funding issues and any effect on programme.
- Realisation of interdependencies between standalone sections of large projects such as common regulatory requirements, design coordination and construction milestones.
- Understanding the areas on the Crtical Path to mitigate delays of critical procurement items
- Use of WSP procurement skills in an active role supporting award of contracts and direct purchases.
- Risk mitigation activities that impact the direction or delivery of multiple projects such as common procurement methods, standard project management procedures and systems.
- Resource sharing and constraints that may affect projects within the programme
- Management of scope changes taking into account project dependencies and programming interfaces, including:
- Proper budgeting and cost control at programme level
- Efficient Communications Management and Document Control.