Programme Management

Our PMO (Project Management Office) consultants specialise in providing guidance and expertise in managing and overseeing complex programmes within clients’ organisations.

We work within our clients’ existing teams and processes, utilising our skills and experience to bring structure and control to their delivery.

How we succeed

With a team of wide-ranging expertise, we are able to provide specialist resources as and when they are needed to give projects the best chance of success.

Our consultants will own the project’s strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, issue resolution and quality assurance while communicating at all times through project reviews and status reports. They can work at all levels within an organisation.

Our Process

Team Integration and Strategic Planning

Our consultants integrate with your existing teams, bringing structure and control to project delivery. We take ownership of strategic planning, setting clear objectives, deliverables and timelines aligned with your business goals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Management

We actively engage with stakeholders at all levels, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration. Potential risks are identified early, and mitigation strategies are developed to minimise their impact on the project.

Issue Resolution and Quality Assurance

Our team proactively addresses any issues that arise, ensuring swift resolution to keep the project on track. Quality assurance is embedded in every phase, ensuring that deliverables meet the highest standards.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Specialist Resources

Regular project reviews and status reports keep all stakeholders informed and provide transparency. We provide specialist resources as needed to address specific challenges, enhancing the chances of project success.

People

We are passionate about people and businesses. Helping you succeed is something we care about, making it easy to quickly build relationships with you and your workforce.

Christian Pfingstl Christian Pfingstl is a Senior Consultant at IMIG, bringing a strong background in mechatronics to his role. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and began his career with an apprenticeship in the same field. He further honed his skills by working on the EU Project SmaRTI with the System Integration Laboratory before joining IMIG in 2014.

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Ashley Fox Ashley Fox is a Senior Consultant at IMIG, where he brings a wealth of experience and a robust educational background to his role. He holds a BEng in Automotive Engineering Design, a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership and a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. Ashley's career began at IM Kelly, where he worked as a graduate engineer and then as a manufacturing engineer. He later joined KAB Seating, where he spent five years focusing on new model manufacturing engineering and logistics engineering before joining IMIG in 2022.

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Simon Lucas Simon Lucas is the Executive Vice President for Automotive & Mobility at IMIG, bringing over 30 years of experience in managing complex situations under tight deadlines. With qualifications that include an HND in Management Studies and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Simon has built a distinguished career. He has significant expertise in Agile project management, risk management, stakeholder management, and quality management, gained through numerous international projects across the USA and Europe. His extensive experience ensures that he excels in consulting projects, consistently meeting timelines, budgets and quality standards.

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Alun Tribe In the realm of leadership, Alun Tribe's story is one of growth and dedication to his colleagues. From shop floor apprentice to leadership roles across Europe and the USA, reaching the position of Managing Director of a 750-person plant at age 34. Alun's commitment to excellence in both product and people became the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy.

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Thomas Klein Thomas, embarked on his career journey in telecommunications, where he developed skills in optical measurement technology for fibre optic transmission and project management and discovered his passion for business dynamics. This passion led him to do a complete a business administration degree, whilst working, which complemented his technical ability with his degree in engineering.

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William Davies IMIG is proud to spotlight William Davies, who joined as a consultant in 2022. Armed with an HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and an MBA in Project Management, William's career began as an apprentice in a foundry, evolving into roles such as Electrical Maintenance engineer and Project Leader in manufacturing. With a focus on project management, he has navigated complex restructuring projects, culminating in his current position at IMIG.

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Tom Brignell We'd love to share the journey of Tom, who joined IMIG as a Consultant in 2020. Armed with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds, Tom spent the early years of his career as a Process Engineer and during that time met Alun Tribe, leading to a transition into consulting for IMIG.

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Eleanor Pratt Eleanor brings a combination of programme management and coaching to her role at IMIG. Beginning as an apprentice sports coach in 2019, she swiftly progressed to become a Programme Manager, delivering gymnastics programmes to her community. This experience helped her gain key business acumen in emotional intelligence, the importance of team collaboration and the differences between leadership and management.

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Ed Shrimpton Ed Shrimpton is a Senior Consultant at IMIG. With a degree in Business Studies and certifications in Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and as a PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner, Ed has built a dynamic career spanning various industries, including automotive logistics, telecoms, payments, banking, insurance, and pensions & investments. His journey has involved permanent, contract, and consulting roles, always driven by a desire to learn, grow, and test himself in diverse environments.

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