AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Agile Project Management Services: Strengthened by EVRA’s Project Controls Expertise
At EVRA Consulting, we recognise that today’s dynamic business environment demands speed, adaptability, and customer-centric delivery. Agile Project Management frameworks have emerged as the standard for managing fast-paced, high-change projects—especially in industries like technology, telecommunications, financial services, and pharmaceuticals.
However, while Agile encourages iterative delivery and responsive change management, it often lacks the governance, forecasting accuracy, and risk visibility needed to manage complex project portfolios effectively. This is where EVRA’s Project Controls Specialists bring significant value.
We offer a unique, hybrid approach that embeds Project Controls within Agile environments—allowing teams to maintain their Agile delivery pace while enhancing executive oversight, cost control, and strategic decision-making. Our methodology ensures that Agile projects are not just fast and flexible, but also transparent, accountable, and financially sound.
Integrating Project Controls into Agile Frameworks
Agile frameworks—such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe—emphasise short iterations, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning. However, as Agile projects scale, organisations face increased challenges around:
Budget overruns
Resource constraints
Schedule drift
Lack of executive-level visibility
Difficulty comparing Agile performance across teams or initiatives
EVRA Consulting bridges this gap by integrating lightweight yet robust Project Controls tools and techniques into Agile delivery models, without disrupting team workflows or Agile principles.
Our services include:
Sprint-level planning and forecasting: We provide short-term schedule and cost forecasts aligned with sprint cycles, enabling better resource and time allocation.
Performance tracking with Agile metrics: Burn-down/burn-up charts, velocity trends, and cumulative flow diagrams are enhanced with traditional controls indicators such as earned value and variance reporting.
Cost management and financial governance: We introduce tools for tracking sprint-level budgets, time-phased expenditure, and progress-based invoicing—critical for internal PMOs or external client reporting.
Risk-adjusted delivery insights: We help Agile teams identify and quantify delivery risks earlier by aligning backlog prioritisation with strategic risk exposure and milestone impact.
Cross-project dashboards: EVRA deploys custom dashboards that consolidate Agile metrics across squads, teams, or portfolios—enabling program managers and executives to make informed, enterprise-wide decisions.
Strategic Value for Agile Teams and Leadership
By embedding Project Controls within Agile environments, EVRA delivers value across both delivery teams and leadership layers:
For Agile Teams:
Enhanced sprint and release planning confidence
Greater awareness of burn rates and resource usage
Real-time visibility of risks, blockers, and earned value
Ability to defend estimates and communicate changes more effectively
For Executives and PMOs:
Accurate forecasting of cost and delivery timelines
Meaningful KPIs that align Agile progress with strategic goals
Portfolio-wide insight for better capital allocation and resource balancing
Clear reporting lines for external stakeholders, funding bodies, or clients
Flexible, Scalable, and Collaborative Integration
Our approach is not a one-size-fits-all overlay. Instead, EVRA conducts a Complimentary Agile Needs Analysis at the outset of engagement to understand your current Agile maturity, team structure, tooling environment (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello), and stakeholder expectations.
Based on this assessment, we recommend a fit-for-purpose integration model, which may include:
Embedding a Project Controls Specialist directly into Agile teams
Providing PMO-level controls support across multiple Agile squads
Designing sprint and program-level reporting templates
Supporting Agile transformations with maturity benchmarking and controls alignment
We are equally comfortable working within standalone Scrum teams, hybrid Waterfall/Agile environments, or enterprise-scaled Agile ecosystems such as SAFe.
EVRA’s Agile Advantage
What sets EVRA apart is not just our technical skill in Project Controls—it’s our ability to adapt that expertise to modern Agile delivery frameworks. Our specialists are trained to be collaborators, not enforcers; enablers, not auditors.
We understand the language, pace, and priorities of Agile teams. Our contribution is to strengthen project predictability, improve communication between delivery and leadership, and protect project value—without slowing down innovation or overburdening teams with unnecessary bureaucracy.
Summary of Services Offered in Agile Context
| Service Area | Agile-Adapted Offering |
|---|---|
| Sprint Planning | Short-term forecasting, capacity alignment |
| Performance Monitoring | Burn-down/up charts, EVM integration, delivery tracking |
| Financial Controls | Budget tracking, sprint-level costing, variance reporting |
| Risk Management | Risk-adjusted backlog prioritisation and scenario planning |
| Portfolio Reporting | Dashboarding across multiple Agile teams |
| Governance Alignment | KPI definition, agile-stage gate support, executive communication |
| Resource Utilisation & Capacity | Resource tracking across sprints and scaled programs |
FAQ
Is Project Controls compatible with Agile delivery methods?
Yes. Although Agile and Project Controls originated from different methodologies, they are highly complementary when implemented correctly. EVRA tailors Project Controls to suit Agile’s iterative and fast-paced nature—providing essential forecasting, financial oversight, and risk visibility without undermining Agile values like collaboration and responsiveness.
Won’t adding Project Controls slow down our Agile teams?
Not at all. EVRA integrates lightweight, non-intrusive controls that align with Agile ceremonies and workflows. Our specialists work alongside Agile teams to enhance planning accuracy, budget tracking, and progress reporting—without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy or overhead.
What tools do you use to support Agile Project Controls?
EVRA is tool-agnostic and can work with whatever platforms you currently use—such as Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Primavera, or MS Project. We can also implement enhanced reporting dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau, and integrate financial controls using your existing ERP or PMO systems.
How do your services improve Agile delivery outcomes?
By embedding Project Controls into Agile environments, EVRA helps:
Prevent scope creep and cost overruns
Improve sprint planning and forecasting
Provide early warning of delivery risks
Align backlog priorities with business strategy
Deliver transparent, data-driven reporting to executives and stakeholders
These improvements result in more predictable, reliable, and strategically aligned project outcomes.
Can EVRA assist with enterprise-scale Agile frameworks like SAFe?
Yes. EVRA’s team has experience supporting scaled Agile environments including SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus. Our controls are adaptable to both single-team Agile setups and large, cross-functional programs. We can help design and implement governance models that integrate seamlessly across product teams and value streams.
What industries do you support with Agile Project Controls?
While Agile originated in software development, we’ve successfully applied Agile-aligned Project Controls in industries including:
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals
Construction (for design/digital phases)
Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to contextualise Agile for sector-specific needs while maintaining best practices in controls and governance.
Do you offer once-off support or long-term engagements?
Both. We offer:
One-off consulting: Agile needs assessments, reporting template creation, or sprint forecasting support
Embedded support: Our Project Controls Specialists can be embedded within your Agile teams for the duration of your project or program
PMO-level advisory: We support enterprise governance, Agile PMO transformations, and strategic planning across portfolios
How do we get started with EVRA’s Agile Project Controls services?
We begin with a complimentary Agile Needs Analysis, where we:
Review your current delivery and governance processes
Assess Agile team maturity and tooling landscape
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in planning, cost control, and reporting
Propose a tailored solution aligned with your goals and delivery rhythm
To get started, simply contact us via Tel: +2711 234 8410 or Email: sales@evraconsulting.com and one of our specialists will schedule a discovery session with your project leadership team.
Partner with EVRA for Agile Project Success
Whether you’re delivering a high-stakes digital transformation or managing a complex product roadmap across global Agile teams, EVRA Consulting brings the structured discipline your Agile strategy needs to succeed. We enhance—not replace—Agile values with the critical oversight and decision-making intelligence that only professional Project Controls can provide.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you deliver fast, flexibly, and with full strategic clarity.
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