Transforming Capital Works Management: Interim Property and Project Management Executive at Leading Local Government Organisation
The Brief
A local government organisation sought to establish best practice project management methodologies and frameworks while undergoing significant transformation over the next 12-24 months, with a particular focus on capital works management and the implementation of a Project Management Office (PMO).
Future Leadership’s Interim Executive team was tasked with finding an experienced project management lead to guide this process.
Increase in General Management Skills
According to the American Management Association, only 14% of businesses consider themselves “well prepared” to handle a sudden loss in senior management. Add to that the fact that it takes at least four months to fill an executive role, and an Interim Executive experienced in operations makes a lot of sense!
Increase in Customer Experience Skills
These days experience is everything. What truly makes for a good experience? Speed. Convenience. Consistency. Friendliness. And human touch. Our Interim Executives deliver a great experience while improving your customer experience!
Increase in People & Culture Skills
Organisations are constantly changing as they respond to internal and external pressures. Continual process improvement can enable team engagement and lead to growth. Interim Executives bring fresh eyes and effective industry best practice to the execution.
Increase in Data Analytics
Complex challenges require critical thinking and in the age of information-overwhelm it is imperative to have analytical minds at the table. These skills range across finance, data science, systems and more. An Interim Executive can be the right person to optimise your inputs to maximise your output.
The Process
The client required an experienced project management lead with a background in capital management, facility and property management, and a strong focus on operations management and PMO excellence.
The successful candidate brought expertise in built environments for offices, warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing facilities, with a deep understanding of constraints, efficiencies, and operational impacts. Their extensive experience working within the government sector in capital management, facilities, and asset management made them the standout candidate for this role.
Emerging Capabilities
Project Management
Expert in leading complex projects, with a focus on delivering results within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Capital Management
Skilled in managing capital projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with organisational goals.
Facility and Property Management
Proficient in overseeing facility and property management, with a deep understanding of operational impacts and efficiencies.
Operations Management
Experienced in driving operational excellence, ensuring that projects are delivered with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
PMO Implementation
Adept at establishing and leading Project Management Offices (PMOs), creating frameworks that drive project success and organisational improvement.
The Outcome
The Interim Executive delivered a new capital works project management plan within the first 60 days, following significant consultation.
They recruited specialist team members and began the implementation journey, simultaneously streamlining the capital works program and delivering an additional $3 million in savings. The Interim Executive continues to provide expertise in this area for the organisation.
