Project & Programme Delivery

We have extensive experience both in planning and delivering strategic programmes. This includes technology-enabled business change, new organisational capability, and large-scale implementations of IT infrastructure and systems. We use both traditional and Agile methodologies depending on the client scenario and the best fit. We have built and led multi-disciplinary programme teams, while creating a strong delivery culture with successful delivery outcomes.

Project Management Capability

We regularly work with clients as a trusted advisor to build their project capability, enabling them to be more effective in the project domain. These engagements have involved establishing foundational PMOs in green field scenarios. In each instance the focus has been on providing the appropriate level of organisational visibility on the programme of work, thus supporting alignment to strategic objectives. We have assisted clients through targeted support to ‘raise their game’ in key project practices, such as project planning & estimation, project risk management and change management.

Project & Programme Assurance

Ascendo has an excellent reputation in the assurance discipline and is a certified NZ Government Lead Reviewer. We have developed a robust and comprehensive assurance methodology which has been heavily road-tested and proven very successful. We have delivered a number of strategic independent quality-assurance reviews to a broad range of organisations at executive and board level. We have participated in several high-profile Gateway reviews on significant NZ Government programmes. Ascendo has helped to promote industry good practice in project assurance services through leadership roles in industry forums.