Frequently Asked Questions

Altigarnet Limited is a specialist project management consultancy providing three core services: PMO Consulting & Support, Planning & Scheduling, and Project Controls. We help organisations deliver projects on time, within budget, and with clear visibility through expert frameworks, practical methodologies, and hands-on support.

We work across multiple sectors including IT and technology, construction and infrastructure, healthcare, engineering, financial services, professional services, and the public sector. Our methodologies are sector-agnostic and adaptable to any industry that delivers complex projects.

We work with organisations of all sizes—from SMEs delivering their first major project to large enterprises managing complex portfolios. Our approach scales to fit your needs, maturity level, and budget. Whether you need a focused schedule review or enterprise-wide PMO implementation, we can help.

PMO Consulting & Support: We help you establish, optimise, or scale your Project Management Office—including governance frameworks, portfolio management, process standardisation, and ongoing PMO operational support.

Planning & Scheduling: We build detailed, realistic project schedules with proper logic, dependencies, and resource allocation—turning complex initiatives into clear, achievable roadmaps using tools like Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Project Controls: We implement monitoring and control systems including Earned Value Management, cost tracking, progress measurement, risk management, and performance reporting—giving you real-time visibility into project health.

We're Oracle Primavera P6 certified and highly experienced with Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, and other leading project management platforms. We work with your existing tools or can recommend the best fit for your needs. We're tool-agnostic—our focus is on methodology and results, not pushing specific software.

Absolutely. We frequently join projects mid-stream to provide recovery planning, schedule health checks, additional PMO capacity, or project controls implementation. We can quickly assess the current state, identify issues, and integrate seamlessly with your existing team and processes to get things back on track.

Yes. Knowledge transfer and capability building are core to our approach. We embed training and coaching into every engagement so your teams can sustain improvements after we leave. We also offer standalone training on scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), planning methodologies, PMO frameworks, and project controls techniques.

Our consultants hold industry-leading qualifications including APM (Association for Project Management) certifications, ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) approval, Oracle Primavera P6 certification, and active membership in professional bodies such as APM and PMI. More importantly, we bring hands-on experience delivering real projects across multiple sectors.

Our free consultation (typically 30 minutes) is a no-obligation discussion about your project challenges, goals, and current state. We'll listen to your situation, ask clarifying questions, provide initial thoughts on potential approaches, and answer any questions about our services. There's absolutely no pressure to proceed—just honest, expert advice to help you understand your options.

It varies significantly based on scope. A planning review might take 1-2 weeks. A full PMO setup typically takes 3-6 months. Schedule builds range from 2-8 weeks depending on complexity. Ongoing support can be monthly, quarterly, or continuous. We're flexible—some clients need short-term expertise, others want long-term embedded support.

Not necessarily. We offer both project-based engagements (with defined scope and timeline) and ongoing support arrangements. You're never locked in—we earn your continued business through results, not contractual obligations. Many clients start with a specific deliverable and then continue working with us because of the value we deliver.

Typically, we can mobilise within one week of agreeing scope and terms. For urgent situations such as project recovery or critical schedule work, we can often start within 2-3 business days. Our consultants maintain flexible availability specifically to support time-sensitive client needs.

Initially, just a brief description of your project challenges and what you're trying to achieve. During our consultation, we'll discuss your current state, pain points, constraints, and objectives. For detailed work, we'll need access to existing documentation (project plans, schedules, reports), key stakeholders for interviews, and any relevant systems or tools you're currently using.

Don't worry—you don't need to self-diagnose. During our free consultation, we'll discuss your challenges and recommend the most appropriate service(s). Often, organisations benefit from a combination—for example, PMO framework setup combined with planning standards and controls implementation. We'll propose the approach that delivers the most value for your specific situation.

Here's our typical process:

1. Initial Response (within 24 hours): We acknowledge your inquiry and schedule a call at your convenience.
2. Free Consultation (30-60 mins): We discuss your challenges, objectives, and potential approaches.
3. Tailored Proposal (2-5 days): We create a clear proposal showing scope, approach, timeline, and pricing.
4. Agreement & Mobilisation (1 week): Once approved, we finalize terms and start work quickly.

Absolutely. We're happy to sign NDAs, mutual confidentiality agreements, or work under your standard consultancy terms. We understand that project information is commercially sensitive and treat all client data with the strictest confidence. We can also comply with specific security requirements if needed.