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Happy International Project Management Day! 🎉

At EPMA, we’re passionate about helping companies navigate the complex world of project management. Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who drive success through effective project management.

Project managers are the backbone of innovation and growth. They ensure projects stay on track, budgets are met, and goals are achieved. From tech to healthcare, every industry benefits from their expertise.

Join us in recognizing the dedication and skill of project managers worldwide. 🙌

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that EPMA has made it onto the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the second time! This incredible achievement wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our amazing clients, partners, and team members. 🙌

Join us in celebrating this milestone as we continue to pave the way in project management excellence. 🥳🎉

Let's raise a virtual toast to EPMA's continued growth and success! 🥂



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EPMA is extremely excited to announce that Jay Mehaffey has joined the EPMA leadership team as its new Global Head of Consulting.

Following retirement from KPMG as a Partner in the firm’s Management Advisory Practice, Jay brings 37+ years’ experience specializing in large transformational change programs, enterprise program management offices (EPMO), complex technology program integrations, post-mergers and acquisition integrations, regulatory compliance and legal governance programs, technology and operations optimization and conversion efforts, and business continuity and crisis management planning.

Jay’s knowledge, expertise and leadership further solidifies EPMA’s reputation as a trusted advisor for our varying sector clients and a partner for driving successful transformational change, business optimization and program and portfolio solutions.

Ever wondered why you should use a Staffing Company? In today's fiercely competitive business world, it can be hard to attract and retain the right talent. Our Chief of Staff, Nadine Vandevender, expands on how partnering with Staffing Companies can actually be a game-changer in the way your company hires.

The Power of Staffing Vendors: Transforming Companies for Success - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips In today's fiercely competitive business world, it can be hard to attract and retain the right talent. Partnering with Staffing Companies can be a game-changer in transforming the way your company hires.

Optimize project success by managing resource availability effectively! Learn how to plan around vacations and time off to keep your projects on track. Discover valuable insights for proactive project management. Check out Michelle Chambers' article for expert tips!

Enterprise Resources Need Vacations Too - Which Can Impact Your Project Timeline - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Don't get caught by surprise when someone takes time off. Follow this method to manage resource vacation schedules in Project Online that impact capacity planning and project scheduling?

Going back to basics can often provide the simplest solution. By ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in before launching a project, we can achieve better alignment, avoid disappointments, and eliminate any shortcomings in our deliverables. Let's prioritize open communication and collaboration from the start for more successful outcomes!

A Fatal Mistake: Misaligned Deliverables - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Project Managers can get themselves and their projects into a lot of trouble by assuming they know the deliverables without stakeholder input and engagement.

Is your organization's PMO considered an administrative overhead and bureaucratic? Globally, $1M is wasted every 20 seconds due to poor project management and ineffective ex*****on of business strategy. Now is the time to start fixing it.

Our Chief Customer Officer, Kaly Samadi, sheds light on how to assess the maturity of your PMO and the criticality of evolving the PMO into a strategic powerhouse to drive efficiencies, meet business objectives, increase revenue and reduce costs.

Zombie PMOs are Killing your Business – Fix It Now - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips It's hard to see the value of a PMO when it is perceived as a cost overhead rather than a business partner. Our Chief Customer Officer, Kaly Samadi, sheds light on how to assess the maturity of your PMO and the criticality to evolve the PMO into a strategic powerhouse.

The time has finally come for Part 3 of our adventure into how A.I. can revolutionize project management for the better! A.I. is not going to remove project managers; it will give them the ability to do more with less.

To close our final chapter, Parthiv Bhuta reflects on the obstacles that A.I. has yet to face and what we can do to propel it forward.

Want to know more about A.I. and Project Management? Comment below what you want to read about next!

AI and the Transformation of Project Management - Part Three - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips A.I. is an excellent tool that can take our project management to the next level. However, it has some hurdles it needs to jump first. Luckily, we know how to help!

We Did It!

We are proud to announce that we have been named a Best and Brightest Company to work for! Thank you to our hardworking and dedicated team for, without them, this would not be possible!

Hey there Microsoft PPM enthusiasts! We want to hear from YOU!

What do you want to learn about Microsoft PPM? Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below and our experts will address them in our upcoming blogs!

Let's take your PPM game to the next level together!

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Are your project resources updating time against tasks in future projects? These accidental updates are frustrating and cause you to spend time fixing it. Luckily, our Principal Consultant, Michelle Chambers, saves the day as she informs us on how to Lock and Unlock your tasks within MS Project and PWA!

Preventing Task Updates from Project Resources in Project Online - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Stop your project resources from updating time against tasks in future projects. These accidental updates are frustrating and cause you to spend time fixing it. Luckily there's a way to Lock and Unlock your tasks within MS Project and PWA!

Who doesn't want to maximize efficiency and ultimately the value of your company's project portfolio?

Laura Holder, our Associate VP in Project Management Delivery, warns organizations not to make the costly mistake of overlooking the importance of a Portfolio/Resource Manager and shares tips on how to build confidence in the delivery of projects across the business.

Deliver Project Portfolios like a Boss with Effective Resource Planning - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Maximize efficiency and value of your company's project portfolio with a Portfolio/Resource Manager. Do not make the costly mistake of overlooking the importance of this role regardless of your size.

Last week, Parthiv Bhuta introduced A.I. and how me manage projects today.

This week, Parthiv continues our three-part journey by analyzing the four biggest impact areas where A.I. can transform project management.

After reading, we'd love to know your thoughts!

What are you most excited to see happen with A.I. in project management? Do you think there are other impact areas in addition to the ones discussed here?

AI and the Transformation of Project Management - Part Two - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips AI is no longer something off in the distant future. Let's analyze the four biggest impact areas where AI can transform project management.

With all the project and work management tools Microsoft offers, it can be overwhelming deciding which one is right for you and your team. Here our Lead Developer, Karam Mohammad, compares the two favored options: Project Online and Project for the Web. Based on this information, what would you choose?

What's Better for Your Project Management?: Project Online vs Project for the Web - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips With all the project and work management tools Microsoft offers, it can be overwhelming deciding which one is right for you and your team. Here we compare two options: Project Online and Project for the Web

We've had 3 special birthdays this week!! Happy Birthday to Kera Zamora, Michelle Chambers, and Rakesh Jayswal! We hope your birthdays were full of love and laughter!

Projects not delivering on time or within budget? Did you know that having a strong project methodology could fix that? Our Associate Vice President in Project Management Delivery, Laura Holder, conveys the importance of having a Project Methodology and how it can help you and your team successfully deliver projects.

The Importance of Project Methodology - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips 70% of projects fail, and throwing more people at it is not the answer. Learn why you need a standard methodology and cohesive technology to successfully deliver projects.

Interested in seeing how A.I. can revolutionize your project management capabilities? Join our VP of Technology Consulting, Parthiv Bhuta, as he takes us through a three-part journey of A.I. and its potential impact on the evolution of Project Management.

For part one, we will take a moment to reflect on how we manage projects today and answer the important question, "What is A.I.?".

AI and the Transformation of Project Management - Part One - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Project Management is evolving once again. Let's take a closer look at how A.I. is impacting project management now and in the future.

Michelle Chambers, EPMA Principal Consultant and Microsoft PPM Guru explains in detail techniques to avoid, or minimize, over-allocated resources to set yourself and project up for success. Resource Management is a hot topic with the majority of our clients right now. Follow our blog to learn all the tips and tricks to establish robust resource management that is right-sized for your organization.

Resource Allocations can Make or Break Your Project - Project Management Best Practices & Microsoft Project Tips Gain insight into techniques to avoid, or minimize, over-allocated resources to set yourself and project up for success.

How do you increase your ROI after the initial implementation of your PPM solution?

According to the Standish Group, only about 33 percent of all technology projects succeed. Therefore, it is imperative to have a focus on post-implementation support to realize and grow your ROI.

Post-implementation support is not just a document, but it is a real partnership between your end users and the EPMA support team who are familiar with your business, your unique implementation, and success goals.

By leveraging your solution support agreement, your initial investment in a PPM solution can being used to its fullest extent and its value to the company will continue to grow.

A solution support agreement can be used for the following:
▪️Support issues: analysis and solution to configuration observations or unexpected scheduling results
▪️Production/Test Environment: environment clean up or performance audits
▪️Data Visibility: transformation of data to visible information (reports/dashboards) that drives action
▪️Training: advanced PM training or new PM training
▪️Project Audits: tips on project schedule optimization
▪️New features/Next Phase opportunities: high-level discussions on new features implementation or features delayed in the initial implementation
▪️Monthly client review: agreed upon review of clients open issues or future requests

For more information about EPMA® and its PPM support services, visit https://hubs.la/Q01MM8G00

We are looking for exceptional people to fill the following positions:

• Assistant Mechanical Designer - Phoenix, AZ
• Instrument & Controls Designer-W2 - Kansas City, MO
• Cyber Security Analyst - W2 Only - Houston, TX
• Assistant GIS Specialist - Akron, OH
• Sr. IT Project Manager- Data Analytics-W2 - Houston, TX
• Senior Data Engineer - W2 only - Boston, MA / Kansas City, MO / Houston, TX / Denver, CO
• Instrument and Controls Advisor - Houston, TX / Charlotte, NC
• IT Support Technician / Desktop Support - SQL Queries - Houston, TX
• Civil CAD Technician / Civil Designer - Kansas City, MO
• IT Asset Manager – Houston, TX - Onsite
• Business Analyst / Associate Consultant - Houston, TX - Onsite
• Senior Electrical Designer - Kansas City, MO
• Assistant Electrical Designer - Kansas City, MO
• Cisco Network Administrator– F5 Networks / SD WAN -W2 – Houston, TX

Do you or someone you know have experience, in a similar capacity? If so, please apply at https://hubs.la/Q01MM7_80

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Have you ever thought about outsourcing your project management to experts?

66% of large companies turn to vendors to seek a higher rate of return and efficiency when it comes to meeting objectives. Believe it or not, 80% of them are successful.

At EPMA we are experts in project management across three areas: consulting (improving your PM capabilities), staffing (recruiting PM roles) and technology (PPM software to automate your processes).

Need assistance in any of the areas? Contact us for further information.

Did you know we offer project management training? A complete suite of training and learning solutions, including live instructor led, hands-on training sessions, webinars, comprehensive books, and eLearning.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q01MLGTX0 to schedule a private class for you and your company.

Did you know we offer project management training? A complete suite of training and learning solutions, including live instructor led, hands-on training sessions, webinars, comprehensive books, and eLearning.

Visit our website at the link in bio to schedule a private class for you and your company.

Wishing everyone an egg-stra special Easter surrounded by family, friends and some chocolate 🐰 🍫

We are looking for exceptional people to fill the following positions:

• Assistant Mechanical Designer - Phoenix, AZ
• Financial Analyst - ITAM & ServiceNow - Houston, TX
• Instrument and Controls Advisor - Houston, TX / Charlotte, NC
• IT Support Specialist - Houston, TX
• Civil CAD Technician / Civil Designer - Kansas City, MO
• Senior Process Engineer - Belle, West Virginia - Onsite
• IT Asset Manager – Houston, TX - Onsite
• IT Asset Management Analyst – Houston, TX – Onsite
• Business Analyst / Associate Consultant - Houston, TX - Onsite
• Electrical Designer - Phoenix, AZ / Albuquerque, NM
• Cisco Network Administrator – Houston - Onsite
• Business Project Manager - Dallas, TX / Detroit, MI - Hybrid
• Project Manager-Controls & Automation-Multiple Roles - Newark, DE / Quakertown, PA / Windsor Mill, MD

Do you or someone you know have experience, in a similar capacity? If so, please apply at https://hubs.la/Q01KnZXj0

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We'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to our VP of Consulting Laura Holder. EPMA celebrates you and all that you do for the company, and many more to celebrate together. Enjoy your special day. 🎂🎊

From EPMA we would like to wish you a happy and fun April Fools day, full of laughter and jokes. 😀

We are looking for exceptional people to fill the following positions:

• Business Project Manager - Dallas, TX / Detroit, MI - Hybrid
• IT Infrastructure PM- Onsite - Houston, TX
• Civil CAD Technician / Civil Designer - Kansas City, MO
• Desktop Technician / End User Support Technician - Kansas City, MO
• Senior Process Engineer - Belle, West Virginia - Onsite
• Full Stack Developer - Chicago, IL – Onsite
• IT Asset Manager – Houston, TX - Onsite
• IT Asset Management Analyst – Houston, TX – Onsite
• Business Analyst / Associate Consultant - Houston, TX - Onsite
• Electrical Designer - Phoenix, AZ / Albuquerque, NM
• Jr. Scada Administrator - Houston – Onsite
• OSIsoft PI / Aveva Consultant - Kansas City, MO / Houston, TX
• Lead C # .Net Application Developer - Houston - Onsite
• Cisco Network Administrator – Houston - Onsite

Do you or someone you know have experience, in a similar capacity? If so, please apply at https://hubs.la/Q01Jr2pP0
Thank you for sharing 📢

Did you know we offer project management training? A complete suite of training and learning solutions, including live instructor led, hands-on training sessions, webinars, comprehensive books, and eLearning.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q01JmfP00 to schedule a private class for you and your company.