PMO Catalyst
When your PMO or critical program simply cannot be allowed to fail.
Hands‑on, no‑nonsense executive leadership to design, fix, or rescue PMOs and high‑stakes programs—backed by deep technology experience and an AI‑enabled capabilities.
Not a Consultant. A Catalyst.
When CEOs and boards call me, it’s not because they need more theory. It’s because something important is at risk: a major launch, a platform change, a regulatory deadline, or a portfolio that’s quietly drifting off course.
I don’t show up to sell books, teach classes, or build a social media following. I show up to make things work. That means asking the questions your team is too close—or too cautious—to ask, cutting through optimistic status reports, and staying in the trenches until your PMO or program is actually under control. No junior team. No hand‑offs. You get me.
I provide three simple offerings:
1. PMO Stand-up
2. PMO Diagnostic and Repair
3. Project/Program Diagnostic and Repair
Services - Where I Can Help
I offer quick and effective AI-powered work packages that get the job done and set your organization on the right course.
PMO Stand‑Up
From zero to a strategic PMO your C‑suite actually trusts.
Scoping and high‑level design in 2–4 weeks; full stand‑up and handover over 6–24 months when needed.
PMO Diagnostic & Repair
Your PMO exists, but it’s not helping.
Blunt assessment in 2–4 weeks; targeted repair and renewal in 6–24 months so it stops being a reporting factory and starts protecting outcomes.
Project / Program Diagnostic & Repair
One or more critical launches or programs are in real trouble.
Fast triage in 2–4 weeks; hands‑on repair until there is a realistic plan, visible progress, and board‑level confidence again.
About Me - Peter Garand
A Project/Program/PMO Expert
I'm an executive-level project/program/PMO expert who has led hundreds of complex, mission-critical initatives involving the implementation of ground-breaking technologies and capabilities. I wasn't just on these teams, I was the LEADER of these teams. Boards and CXO's staked their companies on the successes I brought to them. Examples include:
* Defining and launching iPhone services for a national wireless provider
* Designing and building the first state of the art data center for a national telecommunications provider
* Managing multi-geography network launches
* Leading Enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives
* Creating and managing large, complex technology-based portfolios on multiple occasions
Success Stories
PMO Stand-Up
Standing Up an Enterprise PMO Under Fire – Rogers Communications
Brought order to a 50+ project, $100M+ annual portfolio. Designed and ran the PMO that delivered multiple iPhone implementations, multiple national wireless network rollouts, and the largest customer satisfaction program in company history.
PMO Diagnostic & Repair
Global PMO for Complex Operational/Business Systems Implementations – Sigma Systems
Turned a loose collection of regional practices into a global PMO governing 20+ country implementations. Reduced schedule variance, improved early risk detection, and made delivery excellence a selling feature for the organization.
Project/Program Diagnostic & Repair
Design and Build of a Next Generation Data Center - EY Consulting
Built a global project office for a $75M cloud / data center design and build program for major Canadian telco: managed a multinational team, multiple major vendors (Cisco, EMC), and 180+ personnel across four countries over 18 months—delivered on time and on budget.
Insights
Project/Program/PMO leadership is founded both on unequalled experience and capabilities, as well as forward looking , innovative approaches that accelerate and enhance outcomes. These are some of the innovations that can be leveraged to contribute to your success:
AI-enabled Knowledge Capital
Accelerating Results Using Industry and Solution Set Knowledge Objects
AI-enabled PMO Process Tools
Automation of Repetitive, Low-value Tasks
Deep experience in leveraging AI knowledge tools.
Library of AI agents designed to increase Project/Program/PMO speed, efficiency and effectiveness.
Results-Oriented Methodology
Focus on Outcomes
Hands-on Leadership
Unique combination of technology experience and collaborative approach
Our methodologies emphasize measurable results, ensuring that your business achieves strategic goals and growth.
Unmatched breadth and depth of technology project exposure, make new innovations a reality.