At the PPT AX steering meeting last week I recommended to the group that we move the go-live of PPT1 until February, leaving the PPT2 go-live at the beginning of October. Following their acceptance of the proposal, I sought the approval and support of the ESG, which they duly gave.
In summary, extensions to earlier phases of the project have now caught up with us. To ensure the correct quality of data, process testing, user knowledge and the ability of the solution to support PPT’s business requirements, I see this delay as the only sensible decision; a decision that doesn’t in anyway jeopardise the existing PPT business’s ability to produce and deliver product. Further de-scoping and additional resources have been considered, but neither de-risk what will become a rushed, ill-prepared go-live for PPT1.
I know the feeling at the moment is that there is just too much to do in too short a period, and the project needs all of you to believe in what we’re doing, that the schedule is achievable, and have confidence in the project’s management team recognise the difficulties and risks associated with pushing towards the current deadline.
The PM team has yet to do the detailed planning required, with the first meeting being held tomorrow afternoon, to discuss the consequences, impact and approach to the split go-live with the PPT business leads. In the meantime, the existing project activities will continue, ensuring we maintain the current momentum.
There is still a lot of work ahead, but I hope you agree that this decision will allow you to deliver the best quality solution possible for PANDORA with an appropriate amount of time for planning, user familiarisation and above all, testing of the configuration, processes, and data.
If you have any questions please direct them to me in the first instance and I will do my best to answer them as quickly as possible.