Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers

If you or your organisation needs a qualified, PRINCE2 accredited, registered and experienced Interim PRINCE2 Project Manager then a KPS Consultant is exactly what you need. We have published some value add information about the role and responsibilities of an Interim PRINCE2 Project Manager below in order to share best practice PRINCE2 project management knowledge. What ever your interim PRINCE2 Project Manager recruitment decisions might be we hope that you find the information of use and would welcome requests for other specific information or advice you would like to have guidance or assistance on in relation to PRINCE2 Project Management and we will look towards getting this information published on your behalf through our PPM Knowledge Centre.

Placing your order for an Interim PRINCE2 Project Manager with KPS is very easy and does not involve a lengthy process as our Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers are permanent employees and established associates not temporary contractors. Simply contact KPS by email or telephone and leave the rest to us.

The Purpose and Role of Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers

Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers deliver projects by leading and managing project team(s), with the authority and responsibility to manage the PRINCE2 project on a day-to-day basis. Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers takes direction from the PRINCE2 Project Board and are responsible for managing the processes, planning and delivering the products of the PRINCE2 project, to the required scope, standard of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to ensure the project is capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case and PID (Project Initiation Document). Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers are also responsible for ensuring that the PRINCE2 project teams maintain enthusiasm, momentum, integrity and coherence for the duration of the PRINCE2 project which they are managing and there associated deliverables.

General responsibilities of Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers

Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers are responsible for a multitude of activities some of which are below, however should administrative support be available from a PPSO or PSO (Programme and/or Project Support Office) then Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers may delegate many or some of the responsibilities to the PPSO/PSO. It is important to note that Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers / Project Managers are NOT accountable for the Project - The Project Executive / Project Board is!

Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers apply best practice project standards such as the PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) methodology.
Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers manage the production of the required deliverables.
Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers Plan and monitor the PRINCE2 project, the PPSO (Programme/Project Support Office) can assist Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers with this activity).
Preparing and maintaining the PRINCE2 Project Plan, Stage and Exception Plans as required in conjunction with Team Managers (the Programme/Project Support Office can assist the PRINCE2 Project Manager with this activity).
In the absence of a dedicated Risk Manager - Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans, the PPSO (Programme/Project Support Office) can assist the PRINCE2 Project Manager with this activity).
Liaison with programme management (if the project is part of a larger programme) and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
Overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary the PPSO (Programme/Project Support Office) can assist the PRINCE2 Project Manager with this activity.
Controlling Change (in the absence of a dedicated Change Manager), Quality and any required configuration management (the Programme/Project Support Office can assist the Project Manager with this activity).
Managing the exceptions/budget.
Reporting to the Project Board on project progress through Highlight Reports and stage assessments.
Liaison with appointed project assurance roles to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project.
Managing project administration (the Programme/Project Support Office can undertake this activity).
Conducting end project evaluation to assess how well the project was managed and preparing and end-project report.
Preparing a Lessons Learned report (the Programme/Project Support Office can assist the Project Manager with this activity).
Interim PRINCE2 Project Managers Prepare any follow-on action recommendations as required.

How can KPS Consultants help you with Interim PRINCE2 Project Management?

KPS Consultants understands that many organisations are under pressure as budgets are cut, resources are reduced, and timescales ever more challenging, yet the demands for increased productivity continues to rise. With these current challenges organisations cannot always provide the focus and time to deliver projects effectively, to find the right expertise or resource at the critical stage's of a project, and as a result, suffer additional costs on projects through poor conception, planning, procurement and execution.

KPS Consultants can provide you with interim PRINCE2 project managers to fulfil your short term to long term needs for PRINCE2 project management. The interim PRINCE2 project managers role will be undertaken by one of our PRINCE2 qualified practitioners/registered consultants whom will embrace every facet and every stage of project delivery throughout their assignment. An interim PRINCE2 project manager from KPS will drive the end to end PRINCE2 process, making sure we give you all the support you need through your project's lifespan, taking care of everything from project start-up, project initiation to project closure ensuring your project objectives are managed in a fully controlled PRINCE2 environment.

Spanning across a broad range of industries, KPS Interim PRINCE2 project managers are qualified PRINCE2 Registered Practitioners/Consultants and have PRINCE2 project management experience or specific business knowledge of the industries in which they operate, thus enabling them to fully understand and help resolve the Interim Management issues that you face. We are able to adapt to your environment rapidly and transparently so that there is no distinction between a KPS Interim PRINCE2 Project Manager and you're own Project Managers / Project teams.

The principles behind the successful delivery of on-time projects embrace the following fundamental aspects:-

Providing expert advice from day one.
Setting clear objectives and a defined scope.
Applying best practice project management techniques and processes using the principles of PRINCE2.
Management by Exception - An essential technique of PRINCE2 and too often not embraced.
Using a structured process for managing risk.
Managing and motivating the project team.
Developing and maintaining an agreed baselined project plan and detailed stage plan(s).
Planning and managing the deployment of resources to meet project milestones.
Ensuring tight control of budgets.
Building and sustaining effective communications with all parties involved in the project as required.
Applying quality management principles and process.
Performance measurement through key performance indicators, feedback is captured via the KPS Performance Improvement Programme (PIP).

Working in collaboration with our clients at an early stage, KPS has helped reduce costs, provided a flexible and responsive Interim PRINCE2 Project Manager and given access to skills and the necessary expertise from simple to highly complex PRINCE2 projects.

If you would like to discuss your interim PRINCE2 project manager recruitment needs or have requirements for interim PRINCE2 Project Managers, please contact us by email or telephone.