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Project Execution with Precision. Institutional Impact at Scale.

Alliance Education Technology (AET) provides high-performance Project Management Office (PMO) services tailored for the education sector. Whether you’re deploying enterprise systems, executing digital transformation, or managing grant-funded initiatives, AET ensures your projects are on time, on budget, and aligned with institutional goals—all through a scalable, cloud-powered delivery model.

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The Higher Ed Project Management Gap

  • 64% of education IT projects experience scope creep or timeline delays due to limited internal PM capacity.

    • Source: EDUCAUSE Digital Transformation Benchmark, 2023

  • Institutions using formal PMO structures are 2.4x more likely to complete projects successfully and on budget.

    • Source: Project Management Institute (PMI) Pulse of the Profession, 2023

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AET’s PMO Services: Built for Agility, Backed by Methodology

We deploy seasoned, certified project managers and specialists through our Talent Cloud model, allowing your institution to scale project leadership without the overhead. From single-project execution to full PMO operations, AET provides the tools, talent, and frameworks needed for confident delivery.

Our PMO Capabilities Include:

  • Program & Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

  • Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Methodologies

  • Scope, Time, Cost, and Risk Management

  • Stakeholder Alignment & Change Management

  • PM Tools Deployment (Asana, Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project)

  • Reporting, Dashboards, and KPI Frameworks

  • Post-Implementation Reviews & Operational Handoff

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Powered by the AET Talent Cloud

Our Talent Cloud model allows AET to rapidly deploy specialized PM professionals with higher ed experience in systems migration, ERP modernization, cloud transitions, grants, and compliance projects. You get the right skills at the right time, without the full-time burden.

Example Roles Deployed via Talent Cloud:

◈ Senior Project Managers (PMP, ITIL, CSM certified)

◈ Change Management Leads

◈ Business Analysts for cross-functional coordination

◈ Technical Project Leads (SIS, LMS, CRM, Infrastructure)

◈ Communications & Adoption Strategists

  • Institutions using elastic staffing models like Talent Clouds reduce time-to-start by 55% and lower project delivery costs by up to 38%.

    • Source: Deloitte Future of Work in Higher Ed, 2023

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Strategic Alignment with Institutional Goals

Every AET-led PMO engagement begins with goal mapping—ensuring each project advances academic, administrative, or enrollment-related priorities. We create project charters, stakeholder maps, and success criteria that drive measurable outcomes and executive buy-in.

Client Story: A regional university lacked internal capacity to manage its SIS modernization. AET deployed a PMO team (Project Manager, BA, Communications Lead) via the Talent Cloud to oversee the 18-month transition.

Outcomes:

  • Project completed 2 months early, 8% under budget

  • Increased adoption rate by 44% through targeted change communication

  • Weekly KPI dashboards improved governance and reduced bottlenecks

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Impact Snapshot:

PMO Service and Measurable Result:

  • ERP Migration PMO: 21% faster deployment, 92% user satisfaction

  • Academic Scheduling Revamp: Cut timeline from 16 to 10 weeks

  • Hybrid PM/Change Engagement: 3x stakeholder engagement rate

  • PMO-in-a-Box Setup: Enabled a K–12 district to manage 12 active projects with just 2 internal staff

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Risk Managed. Outcomes Delivered.

AET embeds risk management into every stage of project delivery. Our proactive frameworks reduce project uncertainty and ensure transparent communication across all levels of your institution.

  • Weekly sprint reviews and burndown tracking

  • Executive dashboards with risk heatmaps

  • Escalation protocols and decision logs

  • Documentation and audit-ready project archives

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Let’s Bring Discipline, Agility, and Capacity to Your Projects

Whether you need PM leadership for a single initiative or a fully operational PMO with elastic staffing - AET delivers expertise, structure, and results.

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