Services: Management Consulting
ALM Professional Services offers a wide range of Management Consulting Services custom tailored to the diverse needs of their clientele. ALM works interactively with customers and stakeholders to develop custom solutions in the following areas:
Information Technology Strategic Planning
ALM believes that in order to attain your goals you must first develop a well-defined plan. We have extensive experience in helping clients define their objectives and building fulfillment plans. The ALM approach uses the Enterprise Architecture process to realize the Strategic Plan through disciplined Project and Program Management oversight.
Enterprise Architecture
ALM views Enterprise Architecture as a process not an event. This process represents the manifestation of the IT Strategic Plan and ensures goal congruence. ALM is experienced using a variety of frameworks that are suited to the development of the Enterprise Architecture including the Zachman Framework, Spewak (EAP) and Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) models.
Cost Management Budgeting and Forecasting
The importance of a good Cost Management plan cannot be overstated. As such ALM weaves effective cost management principles throughout all aspects of the business. ALM assists customers in delivering cost-effective solutions from the initial planning phases through realization of the desired results. ALM has developed a wide variety of Cost and Benefit Analysis models that are suited to the unique financial needs of our clients.
Project and Program Management
ALM uses a “hands-on” approach to managing Projects and Programs. We leverage our vast experience and knowledge of Management Principles to consistently deliver solutions on time and within budget. The ALM approach uses proven methodologies to skillfully integrate the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) into each project. ALM’s deep understanding and skillful execution of Cost and Risk Management underpins our ability to effectively manage our customer’s complex initiatives.
Our portfolio of service offerings related to Program / Project Management encompasses the following core business area competencies:
- Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing Competencies
- Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- Financial Planning and Cost Tracking
- IT Governance Development and Support
- Mission Operations Management and Support
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Earned Value Management
- Data Center Consolidation
- Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing
Risk Management
ALM understands there are inherent risks associated with all projects and that effective Risk Management must be an ongoing process. We assist our clientele with all aspects of the Risk Management process and integrate Risk Management into our overall project and program governance. The objective is to carefully balance the risk / reward paradigm to ensure the ideal balance can be attained and maintained throughout the lifecycle of the initiative. ALM enjoys a diverse client base and as such tailors our Risk Management solutions to meet their needs.
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