The ERP Implementation Planning Episode
Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy
Establish a Central PMO for Comprehensive Program Management
Establishing a centralized Program Management Office (PMO) is essential for effective management of complex program initiatives. This office should oversee the entire program, including software, vendor, and system integrator resources, thereby ensuring coordinated efforts across various technical and software work streams. Organizations often deploy multiple technologies, necessitating recognition and integration of different software threads that require distinct plans. Even in cases of single system deployment, the PMO should address non-software specific technical aspects like overall system architecture, which integrates various technologies and modules, including third-party systems and legacy systems. Organizations must build interim integration points during the transition to new technologies, delineated through a comprehensive solution architecture that clarifies the interconnections of all systems involved. Additionally, data management is critical, incorporating data migration, mapping, and cleansing to ensure a seamless transition and meaningful analytics from migrated data across new systems. This strategic approach helps to uphold continuity and effectiveness throughout the transition period.
