Project, Program and Portfolio Management

Many of our clients will say finding the right IT leadership is one of the biggest challenges they face. Given the personal and professional attributes needed to lead successful projects and programs – including ownership, risk management and communication – LABUR provides expertise that supports project, program and portfolio management in a number of domains and industries.

Architecture

Architecture serves as the foundation to valuable technology strategy. We work with stakeholders throughout the enterprise to build a holistic view of: strategy, process, data and technology to ensure all technical and business needs are met – today and in the future.

Technology Implementations

Orchestrating technology implementations, whether software or hardware, commercial off-the-shelf or completely customized, takes great skill and experience, but it also requires planning and strategy. From requirements gathering and analysis, configuration and testing, to user training and change management, having a strategic partner for technology implementations means management and delivery.

Strategic Business Initiatives

Business initiatives stemming from technology have implications spanning across and beyond the enterprise. Which means, they’re important to get right!

By definition, strategic business initiatives focus on optimization and change. In order to effectively and strategically implement critical business initiatives, it’s imperative they be defined and measured – with clearly understood goals and objectives. Holistically understanding all of the working elements that go into making sound decisions around strategic business initiatives – and shepherding an organization through them once they’ve been decided – is what we do.

Workforce Ecosystem Optimization

Labor and workforce efficiency are challenges all companies face. Optimizing this critical ecosystem requires full review of an organization’s people, its processes and technology to effectively tailor a solution that will work. Our subject matter experts have been there and done that – and they leverage experience and best practices to deliver uncommon results and strategy.

Program Management Office (PMO) Transformation & Delivery

Trying to be consistent and standardized, yet flexible and agile? Our clients have faced similar challenges and have turned to LABUR to provide domain experts with the thought and process leadership to maximize the Project Management Office. Focused on people, processes and technology, our consultants are able to derive solutions and execute on the changes and adoption necessary to obtain the ideal organizational efficiency.

• IT Resource Allocation vs. IT Resource Capacity for Data-Driven Decision Capability
• Project Methodology Customization and Improvement (Agile vs. Waterfall)
• PM Framework to Facilitate On-Time and On-Budget Delivery
• Insight Through IT Metrics, Measurements and Analysis
• Governance

Agile Transformation and Delivery

Project delivery can be complex, so much so it can force stakeholders to change their minds and reassess workflow over time. For those organizations looking for a fast-paced Agile approach, they must be prepared to implement fast, changing requirements.

To fully execute and benefit from this approach, companies must invest in the resources and structure to support Agile environments. Through strategy adjustments and Agile execution specialists, LABUR is uniquely positioned to support this methodology, whether it be a new implementation or modifications to existing workflow.

Project Delivery Capability & Transformation

As all organizations attempt to do more with less, and deliver products and services as quickly and efficiently as possible, the need to keep projects on track and outcomes measurable is bigger than ever before.

Through attention to controlling business processes, enhancing communications amongst stakeholders, and prioritizing project delivery and tracking it with every step, LABUR consultants support the most challenging IT initiatives and deliver measurable results with on-time execution.

Digital and Automation Strategy & Execution

Applying new technologies to existing business strategies is essential. Understanding a company’s goals and opportunities are critical to assessing the demands for their digital strategy. LABUR helps clients to realize the best approach and then identifies the technologies and automation that best fit their needs. Our consultants understand what other firms are doing, what tools exist for in the market and support companies to make changes that result in measurable ROI.

• Tool Integration & Optimization
• Digitalization to Improve Technology Management, Delivery and Accuracy
• Real-Time Technology for Responsive Reporting and Tracking
• Business Process & Technology Optimization

Application Rationalization

Thorough portfolio assessments require knowledgeable resources with extensive domain expertise. Understanding technology alone is not the only factor.

LABUR consultants work to define business value for technologies and then align that with cost to the company. After creating metrics for successful rationalization initiatives, they then holistically evaluate the application landscape so that solutions meet current needs but can be scaled or modified as needed.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Global enterprises are pressured to provide business efficiency, gain savings and better serve their customers through ERP optimization and integration. In today’s complex world, and with myriad best-in-class technology options, we help our clients optimize their ERP solution by improving the configuration of their modules and optimizing successful technology integration with other areas and departments within the business.

Customer Relations Management (CRM)

Developing a customer-centric business culture takes immense focus on strategy, process and adoption. Through the use of cutting-edge technology platforms and customized solutions, we support our client demands for targeted customer interactions and customer retention, ultimately driving growth and brand loyalty. Our consultants provide architectural strategy, implementation leadership, tool configuration and system administration.

Business Intelligence (BI)

Data control is critical. Equally as important, is the ability to leverage data analytically to maximize its effectiveness in both operation and strategic business decisions.

Empowering organizations with the best data and analytics platforms manifests in a number of ways, whether through reporting, data analysis, predictive analytics or business performance management, we listen to our clients’ business requirements and offer both hands-on solutions and high-level strategy that result in meaningful and realized business intelligence.

Human Capital Management (HCM)

Most would agree, an organization’s greatest asset is its people. And to compete for this valuable resource, best-in-class resource management is key.

Practices focused on essential organizational needs such as workforce acquisition and hiring, training, payroll, performance management and compensation planning, are all examples of functions and processes we specialize in providing. LABUR consultants have the domain expertise to produce effective solutions – that are both cutting-edge and highly customized.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

In an increasingly wireless world, where availability – anytime, anywhere – is all but expected, companies are being challenged by the best and most secure ways to mobilize their staff. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and the backend infrastructure required to support the best mobile strategies are complex to implement and maintain. Knowledge in these critical areas is necessary to create secured and scalable solutions. We support our clients in a number of these areas tied to application and infrastructure configuration, updates and maintenance, and testing and troubleshooting efforts.

Digital & Cloud

Effectiveness in the digital marketplace and cloud computing are priorities for all companies. So, whether a client needs to migrate their business to the cloud or enhance their current solution, we have the domain experts needed to make it happen.

Running an efficient cloud infrastructure requires work to servers, networks, databases and software. Our consultants help companies assess and implement the best approach for their businesses by taking an enterprise-wide look and understanding how changes will affect the downstream. We provide tailored solutions and the resources necessary to perform the execution of all major cloud computing efforts.

Financial Services

The need for better informed investment decisions, enhanced reporting and ensured compliance, are putting pressures on asset managers and custodian banks. We provide the front, middle and back office technology resources that contribute to our clients’ success with all the above. We understand the challenges but also the upside of aligning business users with technologists, especially in the fast-paced arenas of trading and portfolio management, and we know how to bridge the gap effectively and efficiently.

Executive Search

We are frequently engaged for direct-hire and executive-level searches to fulfill the strategic hiring needs of the technology department and related offices and teams, including the entire C-suite. We facilitate these searches both on a contingent and retained basis.

In addition to a deep network of highly specialized, senior-level talent, we provide:

• Succession planning
• Compensation analysis
• Industry and competitor mapping