HxGN EAM Functional Consulting:Project Planning Process
DigitalThinker's Functional Consultants use the Structured Agile (Hybrid) Project Management Methodology. This is a combination of Waterfall for initial requirements gathering and agile for project execution. Our functional consultants believe that investing time upfront in the project lifecycle is critical to identifying a vision of the final product, understanding existing assets and infrastructure, and developing an overall plan.
From years of successful projects with HxGN EAM, we have created a methodology framework to help guide you through your implementation. We tie your HxGN EAM system to your operating strategy, generating true ROI. Our functional consultants execute this plan in week-long sprints, with status and progress checkpoints at the conclusion of each sprint.
HxGN EAM Functional Consulting: Our Implementation plan is split into 4 phases:
To determine the scope of the EAM project, a core team is assembled and scheduled to attend a one-week hands-on training class that focuses on the capabilities and limitations of HxGN EAM. The application has a broad range of functionality that compliments and extends the use of EAM. Therefore, it is commonly said that EAM is an application that users grow into rather than out of. During core team training, we determine workflows.
Formally, this is called a business process review. Occasionally, this will have to be a series of workshops due to the complexity of a business’ processes. Most often, we can identify and document workflows during core team training.
Following the core team training and project planning stage, we are ready to produce the planned deliverables. The outcome is a configuration document and workflow diagrams for specific processes.
Additionally, we apply the configuration, migrate data, and develop inboxes, KPIs, Charts, and Advanced Reports in a Test or Training environment.
We perform user acceptance testing once the Test or Training environment is deliverable. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is scripted so that any findings that require modification can be thoroughly investigated. Once modifications are made, end-user training can be performed.
The configuration from the Training/Testing environment is moved over to the Production environment, and go-live can occur. During go-live, user training is reinforced, and results are evaluated. As the project settles, an after-action review is performed to determine the effectiveness of the implementation.
Plan
Week 1
Task #1
Kick-off Week
Create a Project Charter, a detailed project plan, and establish core team members.
Week 2
Task #2
Core Team Training
Hands-on training where the participants experienced the full capabilities and limitations of HxGN EAM.
Week 3
Task #3
Business Process Review
The business process review determines the EAM configuration regarding user groups, menus, screen permissions, job type authorizations, and status authorizations.
Configure / Develop / Implement
Week 4
Task #4
EAM Configuration of Training Environment
Set installation parameters, build user groups, set system codes, and build inboxes, KPIs, and Charts.
Task #5
Data Migration & Preparation for Loading
Extract data from the source and map to EAM tables and columns for upload into EAM.
Week 5
Task #4
Continue Configuration of EAM
Task #5
Finalize Data to load in the Training (TRN) Environment
Task #6
Load Data into the Training Environment
Data is uploaded into EAM via the provided Upload/Import Utility Tool.
User Acceptance Testing
Week 6
Task #7
Pilot Testing of EAM Functions in Training Environment
Login to EAM as a user in each user group and perform functions to ensure the configuration is adequate and user-friendly.
Week 7
Task #8
Modify the Configuration of Training Environment
Adjust the configuration to maximize user-friendliness.
Task #9
Copy Training Environment into Production Environment
After modifications are made to Training, a copy is obtained and applied to the Production Environment.
Week 8
Task #10
EAM Configuration of Production Environment
Configure the Production Environment via the EAM Configuration Manager.
Task #11
Load Data into the Production Environment
Data is uploaded into EAM via the Upload Utility Tool.
Task #12
End-User Training
All Users, Day-to-day Users (training is role-based), Mobile Users, and Users who will administer HxGN EAM system.
Configure / Develop / Implement
Week 9
Task #13
Go Live Production
Go Live assistance and support are recommended for a 2-week period.
Week 10
Task #13
Go Live Production
Go Live assistance and support are recommended for a 2-week period.
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