Project Management that Keeps Your Business Moving

When projects slip, costs rise and confidence drops. Chess Project Management gives you the structure, expertise and reassurance to deliver complex technology projects on time, on budget and without disruption to your business.

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The Cost of Unreliable Project Management

Poorly managed projects don’t just cause delays — they drain budgets, frustrate teams and put critical services at risk. Without clear ownership and control, even the best technology investments can fail to deliver value.

Common challenges businesses face:

  • Projects running over time and over budget
  • Lack of visibility across tasks, risks and dependencies
  • Too many suppliers and no single point of accountability
  • Internal teams stretched or lacking specialist skills
  • Changes not properly managed, causing disruption
  • Issues resurfacing after go‑live with no ongoing support

If this sounds familiar, Chess can help bring control back to your projects.

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) estimates that organisations lose around £1 million for every £1 billion invested due to poor project performance.

PMI – Pulse of the Profession

 

Dedicated Project Management

A dedicated Chess Project Manager acts as your single point of contact from start to finish. They take ownership of planning, coordination and delivery, so your project moves forward smoothly and predictably.

Best for:

  • Complex IT or infrastructure projects
  • Multi‑supplier environments
  • Organisations without in‑house project capacity

Benefits:

  • One accountable owner throughout the project
  • Clear timelines, milestones and deliverables
  • Reduced risk and fewer surprises

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Project Tracking & Governance

We provide clear, structured project tracking using agreed methods such as milestone plans, RAID logs and progress reports. This keeps everyone informed and ensures issues are identified early.

Best for:

  • Projects requiring strong governance
  • Regulated or risk‑sensitive environments
  • Senior stakeholders needing clear reporting

Benefits:

  • Full visibility of progress and risks
  • Better decision‑making through accurate reporting
  • Controlled change and issue management

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End‑to‑End Project Reassurance

Chess doesn’t disappear at go‑live. We stay involved to ensure your solution performs as expected and support you if issues arise after delivery.

Best for:

  • Business‑critical projects
  • Organisations needing long‑term reassurance
  • Technology upgrades or replacements

Benefits:

  • Confidence that projects will be delivered properly
  • Support beyond completion
  • Long‑term reliability and peace of mind

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Improved Collaboration & Supplier Management

With many moving parts, Chess Project Managers act as the central link between teams, suppliers and stakeholders, keeping communication clear and aligned.

Best for:

  • Projects with multiple vendors
  • Distributed or hybrid teams
  • Time‑critical implementations

Benefits:

  • Clear communication across all parties
  • Fewer misunderstandings and delays
  • Faster issue resolution

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Making IT Work For You

Chess is one of the UK’s leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing more than 240 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 18,000 organisations.

We believe IT should work for you, reduce costs, deliver efficiency, keep you secure, enhance your work-life balance, improving performance. At Chess, we’re passionate about our unique culture and our continuous investment in our people to be industry experts.

We’re extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in ‘The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for’ list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than 17 years in the top 100.

Frequently asked questions

 A Chess Project Manager plans, coordinates and delivers your project, acting as a single point of accountability from start to finish.

 Yes. We specialise in managing large, complex technology and infrastructure projects involving multiple suppliers and stakeholders.

 Through structured planning, clear governance, risk tracking and regular communication, issues are identified early and managed effectively.

Yes. Chess stays involved after go‑live to ensure stability and help resolve any issues that arise.

 Absolutely. Our services scale to suit both growing businesses and large enterprises.

Once requirements are agreed, we can integrate quickly and align to your project timelines.

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