Large IT projects require specialized management that most internal IT teams cannot provide. Whether due to lack of skills or overload with day-to-day operations, the gap is real. This is exactly what we fill.
The Problem We Solve
Most medium and large businesses have IT departments busy with daily operations:
- Firefighting mode: IT team deals with support tickets, infrastructure issues, and business-as-usual operations
- Lack of senior PM expertise: No PMP-certified project managers for strategic initiatives
- BA skills gap: Business analysis and requirements gathering done ad-hoc, not structured
- Overcommitment: Projects start but don't progress due to competing priorities
- Lack of governance: No PMO structure for enterprise-level delivery
The result? Projects that take 2x-3x longer than expected, budgets that are exceeded, frustrated stakeholders, and lost opportunities.
💡 The Solution
Instead of hiring full-time senior PMs (costing 80-100k€/year and you might not need them permanently), you get expert project management as a service - when you need it, for as long as you need it.
What We Offer
Enterprise Project Management
End-to-end PM for large strategic projects. PMP-certified leadership, proven methodologies, and hands-on execution.
Business Analysis & Requirements
Structured requirements gathering, stakeholder interviews, process analysis, and detailed documentation.
PMO Setup & Optimization
Creating or optimizing Project Management Office for consistent delivery across projects.
Stakeholder Management
Expertise in complex stakeholder environments - from C-level to end users, from vendors to regulators.
Risk & Change Management
Proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and structured change management for user adoption.
Program Management
Coordination of multiple interconnected projects in enterprise programs with shared objectives.
Types of Projects We Manage
ERP/CRM Implementations
Cloud Migration
Digital Transformation
System Integration
Infrastructure Modernization
Security & Compliance
From SAP S/4HANA implementations to multi-country cloud migrations, from regulatory compliance projects to digital factory initiatives - we've led projects across the full spectrum of enterprise IT transformations.
Methodologies & Frameworks
We use the right methodology for each project, not one-size-fits-all:
Agile/Scrum
For projects with evolving requirements, frequent stakeholder feedback, and iterative delivery:
- Sprint planning and execution
- Daily standups and retrospectives
- Backlog grooming and prioritization
- Continuous integration/delivery
Waterfall/Predictive
For projects with well-defined requirements, regulatory constraints, and fixed scope:
- Detailed upfront planning
- Phase-gate approvals
- Comprehensive documentation
- Change control processes
Hybrid Approaches
Usually enterprise projects need hybrid approach - waterfall for overall program, agile for specific components:
- Predictive planning, agile execution
- Fixed milestones, flexible deliverables
- Waterfall for compliance, agile for innovation
Deliverables & Artifacts
Depending on the project, we produce all standard PM and BA deliverables:
Objectives, scope, success criteria, ROI justification
WBS, schedules, resource plans, milestones
Identified risks, probability/impact, response strategies
Executive summaries, detailed status, metrics, RAG status
Stakeholder register, communication matrix, engagement strategy
BRDs, FRDs, use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria
Training materials, communication plans, adoption metrics
Post-project reviews, best practices, team enablement
Why Northbound for PM & BA
20+ Years in the Trenches: We're not "theory" PMs. We've led some of the most challenging IT projects in Greece - from railway systems to energy sector transformations, from telecoms consolidations to greenfield SAP implementations.
PMP® Certified: Project Management Professional certification from PMI - the gold standard of the profession. But more important than the certification is the experience in applying these principles in real-world, messy situations.
Technical AND Business Fluency: We understand both technology and business. We can talk to developers about APIs and to CFOs about ROI. This dual fluency is rare and invaluable.
Stakeholder Management Mastery: Large projects usually fail not because of technology, but because of people. We specialize in navigating complex stakeholder environments, building alignment, and managing expectations.
100k€+ Project Experience: Most PMs have experience with small-to-medium projects. We've led projects from 100k€ to multi-million euros. The skills don't linearly scale - large projects are qualitatively different.
🎯 Success Track Record
Over 95% of our projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. This isn't luck - it's the result of rigorous planning, proactive risk management, and relentless focus on delivery.
How We Work
Embedded or Advisory: We can work either as embedded PM/BA in your team (full-time or part-time), or in advisory capacity providing oversight and guidance.
Flexible Engagement: From 2-3 months for focused initiatives to 12+ months for complex transformations. Pay-as-you-go, no long-term commitments.
Tool Agnostic: We work with tools you already have (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet) or help you setup the right ones.
Knowledge Transfer: Our goal isn't to make you dependent. At the end of the project, your internal team has learned from the experience and can continue on their own.
Who We Serve
We're an ideal fit for:
- Medium businesses: That need senior PM expertise but can't justify full-time hire
- Large enterprises with overloaded IT: Internal PM team is full - you need extra capacity for strategic initiative
- Companies without PMO: Want to establish project management discipline but don't know where to start
- High-risk, high-value projects: Mission-critical projects where you don't have the luxury to mess up
- Regulated industries: Banking, energy, healthcare where compliance and governance are critical
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Day rates for senior PM/BA start from 800-1,200€/day depending on scope and duration. For long-term engagements (6+ months) we offer discounted monthly rates. Total project cost depends on size and complexity.
How involved must the internal IT team be?
Significant involvement - we don't replace your team, we complement it. We need technical experts from your side, we bring PM/BA expertise and drive the project forward.
What if the project starts to derail?
That's exactly our value - early warning systems, proactive risk management, and corrective actions before problems become crises. But if tough decisions are needed, we make them.
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