Project Management Experience
Berka Solutions has over 25 years of project management experience. Our MD is a member of the PMI, a certified PMP professional and a lecturer for Educate 360. We offer expert project management services in delivering bespoke solutions that meet our client's project management needs, both in terms of program governance and direct project management labour.
From Project planning to execution and monitoring our team ensures that your project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Contact us today to streamline your project management and achieve your business objectives
Mentioned below is a quick outline of some of the projects undertaken in that time.
Berka Solutions project management capability is based on a combination of strong process methodology and communications.
Understanding the needs of the client and stakeholders is critical in ensuring the project delivers the right outcomes to benefit your business.
Our Project Portfolio - At A Glance
Enhancing Organisational Productivity & Governance (DMAIC Problem Solving)
This Project was a partnership approach structured as an Operational Excellence Program for a Manufacturing Organisation and focused on the continuous improvement of strategic business processes and procedures
The program objectives:
-
Cultural and Behavioral Improvement:
-
Implement programs for all employees, including workshops, vision definition, productivity enhancements, A3 projects, and town hall events.
-
-
Efficiency and Productivity Enhancement:
-
Set up and deploy SMART goals and objectives for each individual.
-
Restructure the management organization and enhance communication processes.
-
Conduct development workshops and training, partly funded by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence Advanced Productivity SkillNet program.
-
-
Digitalisation:
-
Digitize operational, manufacturing, and management performance processes with two new SaaS technology platforms, partly funded by the Enterprise Ireland Digital Voucher scheme.
-
To read more, please click on the PDF
Achieving Compliance Excellence for a Corporate Legal Organisation in Dublin
This Compliance Excellence Program aimed to elevate the client's facilities management services and ensure adherence to ISO standards. Through strategic partnership and comprehensive training, Berka Solutions facilitated a transformative journey towards operational excellence and sustainability.
Project objectives:
-
Enhance Facilities Management Services:
-
Partnered with a prominent corporate legal organisation in Dublin to improve facilities management and reinforce corporate values.
-
Recertified against ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
-
-
Develop a Compliance Roadmap:
-
Created a comprehensive compliance roadmap and action plan.
-
Reviewed and refined all ISO policies, procedures, templates, and forms.
-
-
Transformation Journey:
-
Focused on operational excellence and a customer-centric approach to property, people, and assets.
-
Developed a vision, shared values, and coaching & mentoring programs.
-
-
Training and Development:
-
Provided one-to-one coaching and bespoke training workshops on industry best practices, lean operational excellence, process digitalization, outsourcing RFP support, and contract performance management.
-
-
Quality Management Compliance Framework:
-
Developed a Facilities Quality Management Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and Training Matrix.
-
Conducted monthly audits and inspections to ensure compliance across core service lines.
-
-
Audit and Inspection Program:
-
Implemented a comprehensive audit and inspection program to reduce non-compliance risk.
-
Documented findings through a digital corrective and preventative actions platform to improve compliance and customer satisfaction
-
To read more, please click on the PDF
Leveraging Operational Excellence through Digital Innovation - Adopting 6S Program through Digital Implementation
This case study showcases how Berka Solutions combined digital innovation and operational excellence to address organizational challenges. By implementing a digital operational excellence 6S program through a SaaS solution, the project enhanced transparency, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Objective:
To transform the traditional paper-based 6S program into a digital format, improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in housekeeping and safety performance through real-time reporting and dashboard monitoring.
To read more, please click on the PDF
Asset Care Strategy
Project Overview:
This case study details the implementation of an Asset Strategy Program across five large pharmaceutical sites. Berka Solutions led the project from inception to completion, ensuring strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
Project Objectives:
-
Project Charter Development:
-
Developed the project charter and agreed on it with the client, who was the most influential and powerful stakeholder involved.
-
-
Phased Planning and Deployment:
-
Planned and deployed each work package in phases to ensure systematic progress.
-
-
Governance Process:
-
Led the monthly governance process, constantly reviewing the status and variance from the project plan.
-
-
Quarterly Roadshows:
-
Conducted quarterly roadshows to keep everyone focused on key project deliverables.
-
-
Project Closure:
-
Successfully closed the project by transferring the project outputs to the operations team.
-
.
Berka Solutions Roadmap for Strategic Growth in the FM Industry in Ireland
Project Overview:
This case study, highlights a series of initiatives undertaken by Berka Solutions to drive strategic growth in the Facility Management (FM) sector. The initiatives include restructuring FM technical services, supporting ITT wins, hosting a webinar series, launching a Post Grad Certificate in Sustainability, and providing consultancy support to a major utility organization.
Objective:
To implement a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the FM industry's capabilities and growth in Ireland. These initiatives focus on restructuring services, securing key contracts, promoting sustainability education, and providing expert consultancy to drive excellence and innovation in Facility Management.
To read more, please click on the PDF
University Campus Accommodation Refurbishment Project
Project Overview:
This project highlights the refurbishment of university campus accommodation. The project involved strategic planning, effective communication, and coordination to ensure minimal disruption to residents while enhancing the quality and functionality of the accommodation.
Project Objectives:
Phased Planning and Deployment:
Worked with each building owner to plan and deploy refurbishment activities in phases, ensuring systematic progress and minimal disruption to residents.
Weekly Communication:
Maintained weekly communication with building owners to coordinate tasks and keep all stakeholders informed of project details.
Lessons Learned and Schedule Restructuring:
Conducted a lessons learned review after the first phase and, in agreement with the client, restructured the schedule to improve project execution.
Project Closure:
Compiled handover certificates and invoices to successfully close the project, ensuring all deliverables were met and transferred to the client.
Leveraging Operational Excellence and Lean Tools to Optimise the Production Yard
Project Overview:
This case study details the optimisation of a production yard through the application of Operational Excellence and Lean tools. Berka Solutions, in collaboration with LBS Partners Ltd., addressed material handling, storage, and layout challenges to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Project Objectives:
Material Layout Optimisation:
Redesigned the yard layout for efficient use of space, aligning storage with production areas to minimise material movement.
SKU Rationalisation:
Implemented an SKU rationalisation program to reduce the number of SKUs and increase space efficiency.
Lean Training and Continuous Improvement:
Conducted comprehensive Lean Operational Excellence and 6S training programs to enhance operational efficiency, cost reduction, and resource productivity.
To read more, please click on the PDF
Lighting Infrastructure Retrofit Project
Project Overview:
This project highlights the complex lighting infrastructure retrofit. The project required extensive planning and engagement with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and significant cost savings.
Project Objectives:
Project Plan Development:
Negotiated the project with the client and developed a comprehensive project plan detailing the scope, schedule, cost, quality, specialist materials, and communication requirements.
Restructuring and Financial Model:
Restructured the project by bringing in an external finance company, transforming it into a Lighting as a Service model.
Governance:
Ensured governance through both formal and informal meetings to maintain project oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Project Closure:
Successfully closed the project, saving the client over €1 million in Capex funding.
Efficient Onboarding of Facilities and Environmental Management Companies for Pharmaceutical Facility
Project Overview:
This project highlights the onboarding of two new facilities management and environmental management companies for a large pharmaceutical facility, led by our team. The project involved meticulous planning, daily coordination, and effective implementation to meet key client objectives.
Project Objectives:
Scope and Plan Development:
Initiated and developed the scope of work, schedule, costs, and standards for onboarding the new management companies.
Implementation and Coordination:
Worked directly with site leadership to implement the plan over a five-month period, holding daily meetings to ensure each task was executed and any variations were addressed immediately.
Project Closure:
Successfully closed the project with two contracts signed on time and on budget, saving the client over €700k.
Our Clients
What Our Clients Says
“Berka Solutions provided us with a really informative and thorough training course in GXP requirements in the Lifescience and MedTech industry. Bernard’s expertise is excellent, as is his presentation style and collaborative approach.
I have no doubt his training program and workshops were not only helpful in winning new contracts, but also strengthened the entire team’s ability and awareness. I can highly recommend him as a trainer and a consultant.”
