Solution Overview
The ability to coalesce around a vision and coordinate resources is a critical component in any endeavor succeeding. Effective Project Management becomes even more critical on significant capital investments and modernization efforts that are increasingly cross-functional and cross-departmental.
Utilicast has the experiences specific to the utility industry, with the ability to anticipate challenges before they become problems. Utilicast can deploy a variety of Program Management solutions, aligned to be effective for the specific situation, each rooted in proven delivery and domain expertise. We provide the skills and tools to help clients who do not have a naturally project-oriented culture or extension for organizations with stretched internal capabilities.
Core Services
- Strategy & Concepts
- Assessments
- Requirements
- Procurement
- Design & Architecture
- Project Management
- Integration & Testing
- Change Management
- Training
- Facilities & Infrastructure
- Analytics & Optimization
- Compliance & Review
Program Management CAPABILITIES
- Project / Work Effort Planning and Forecasting
- Obstacles / Risk Analysis, and Remediation Planning
- Governance & Communication Planning
- Vendor Management & Vetting Practices
- Project Facilitation
- Expectation Management Strategies
- Decision Framing / Noise Reduction
- Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid Methodologies
- Project Rescue / Remediation
- PM Coaching / Tutoring
Solution Expert
William Schwant
Consultant
Mr. Schwant possesses 19 years of experience within the US Energy industry. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and has extensive experience leading large and complex change management projects. William’s projects include preparing clients for Market Changes (ex: EIM, ERCOT Nodal, CAISO MRTU), delivering System Implementations and Integrations (ex: GMS/EMS), custom software development, and business process improvement initiatives. William’s core skills include value identification, change & expectation management, stakeholder management, requirement identification, software evaluation, and business process management. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, William holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, paired with a business foundations certificate.