There are always projects in the planning stage. Beginning a project may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks; highly complex projects or those requiring special knowledge will need longer lead times.
Contact us at its_pso@usask.ca to discuss your potential project and to arrange a planning meeting to review or prepare the project proposal. The process of completing the proposal also identifies the required skills and knowledge project staff will need, "gates" where go/no go decisions can be made and stakeholders who may be concerned with the project.
Rates for IT project management services vary and can be billed in a variety of ways, depending on the amount of support you need and the method of billing you prefer. You may be billed on an hourly basis, or billed a flat rate for staff effort.
Benefits of Retaining IT Project Management Services
- No need to build IT project management expertise in your department, ITS will manage either students or other professionals involved in your project.
- Commitment to consistency and continued improvement in ITS' ability to deliver information technology solutions on schedule, within budget and according to scope.
- On your behalf, as agents of the University, ITS can provide internal project oversight when a contractor is hired. For example, ITS has experience producing contract documentation for external service providers involved in IT projects. By supporting your staff through this process, ITS helps you ensure the personnel assembled to complete your project are providing solutions that meet your functional requirements, are cost-effective to implement and support, and operate properly in the University's information and communications environment.
