RMS / TfNSW: Project Wave Control
Client Challenge:
TfNSW was tasked with delivering a significant uplift in capital works over a multi-year period. A dedicated Major Projects delivery team was expected to manage over 180 projects at a capital value of over $15bn. This growth required a major, rapid uplift in capability with impacts across governance, assurance, and project controls, requiring a more streamlined and consistent approach.
The new capability also needed to align with the newly established Infrastructure NSW assurance process, ensuring compliance across the portfolio.
Our Services:
Vivendi Consulting were contracted to deliver the "Wave Control" project, focusing on building an efficient portfolio governance framework and lifecycle management approach. Our services included:
Needs Analysis:
Consultations with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop requirements and understand diverse needs.
Framework Design:
Developed a project management lifecycle, based on proven schedules and practices from the agency and select ‘best practice’ from wider industry.
Applied business process optimisation techniques to refine the framework, ensuring it was practical, efficient, and fit for purpose.
Governance and Assurance Alignment:
Designed governance processes and assurance requirements tailored to RMS while aligning with Infrastructure NSW and broader NSW Government policies.
Defined clear approval processes, roles, and responsibilities for project teams and contractors.
Portfolio Management Office Design:
Collaborated with RMS leadership to develop a future-state portfolio management office structure, supporting the new governance and assurance framework.
Training and Implementation:
Provided training to over hundreds of staff in multiple locations, ensuring successful adoption of the framework and tools.
Outcomes Delivered:
The "Wave Control" project resulted in a comprehensive project management framework that delivered the following benefits:
Improved Efficiency: Standardised cost, risk, and schedule management processes across the portfolio, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing control.
Enhanced Alignment: Achieved compliance with external assurance requirements and NSW Government standards, ensuring consistency across all projects.
Scalable and Sustainable Model: The framework has been used widely across the transport cluster, reflecting its effectiveness and adaptability.
Recognition: The project was nominated for the Premier’s Award, acknowledging its impact on transforming project delivery and governance in NSW.